Michael Thellmann
June 3, 1935 - December 22, 2020
Michael Thellmann, 85, of Willowick passed away at Montefiore in Beachwood, OH. Born in Romania, his family fled to Austria where he lived until he came to Cleveland, OH. He was serving in the U.S. Army in Fairbanks when Alaska was admitted as the 49th state of the U.S. He retired from Cleveland Twist Drill after 39 years of service. An active member of Bethel Lutheran Church and of Branch 33 of the Alliance of Transylvanian Saxons, he was a Manry Walker and a member of the Willowick Senior Center. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Maria; daughter, Rosemarie Thellmann (Brian Lott); son, John Michael Thellmann; sister, Maria Luft; brother, Walter Thellmann (Christine); brother-in-law, Martin Schuller (Inge Schuster); sisters-in-law, Maria Thellmann, Rosina Bowser (Bryan), and Dr. Patricia Boehm; cousins, nieces, and nephews. His parents, Michael and Maria Thellmann; brother, Martin Thellmann; sister, Katharina Schuller; and brothers-in-law, Georg Luft and Dr. John Boehm, Jr., are deceased. Please do not send flowers. Donations are suggested to Bethel Lutheran Church; 32410 Willowick Drive; Willowick, OH 44095 or to Wounded Warrior Project; P.O. Box 758516; Topeka, KS 66675. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Funeral with military honors to be held at Bethel Lutheran Church Saturday, January 2, at 11 a.m. with viewing at 10 a.m.
Michael Thellmann, 85, of Willowick passed away at Montefiore in Beachwood, OH. Born in Romania, his family fled to Austria where he lived until he came to Cleveland, OH. He was serving in the U.S. Army in Fairbanks when Alaska was admitted... View Obituary & Service Information