Obituary for John Henry Thoele
John H. Thoele
John Henry Thoele, 82 of Kansas City, MO passed away on Sunday, Nov.
1, 2020 at his home after a sudden detection and brief battle with cancer. Private family services to follow at a later date with burial in Leavenworth Veteran’s Administration National Cemetery in Leavenworth, KS. John was born on Nov. 30, 1937 in the Monticello Township of Johnson County, KS. John graduated from Wyandotte High School in Kansas City, KS in 1955 and then joined the U.S. Army serving in Japan and Korea. John owned and operated a service station in De Soto, KS in the 1960’s. Over the years he also worked as a supervisor at several manufacturing plants including Gustin – Bacon Manufacturing and General Supply and Leasing in Armourdale of Kansas City, KS where he met his current wife in 1977. He retired from National Envelope Corporation after over 25 years of employment. He was a daily volunteer at the Hillcrest Thrift Shop in Kansas City North working as a proprietor of the Pet Department - inspired by his love of animals especially his beloved little Yorkie, Sophie Tucker. John loved and was proud of donating his time to an organization that helps people get back on their feet. Being a K.C. Chiefs fan provided great enjoyment for him and he liked putting in a vegetable garden each year with his grandchildren’s help. He was a wonderful carpenter and a handy craftsman remodeling, rehabbing and upgrading his home throughout the years.
John was a man of great faith who lived what he believed, always trying to do the right thing and always willing to lend a hand. Anyone who knew him, loved him. He loved to make people smile by teasing and telling wordplay jokes. He was the best husband, dad, grandpa/papa and will leave a huge void in the lives of many. Simply put, he was one of the original good guys.
John is preceded in death by two great grandchildren and survived by his wife of 41 years Carolyn Thoele of the home. He also leaves behind five children Larry Thoele and his wife Brenda of Kansas City, MO; John H. Thoele, II of Houston, TX; Ken P. Thoele of Edwardsville, KS; Aaron M. Thoele and his wife Jennifer of Elk Grove, CA and Holly D. Spotz and her husband Ryan of Liberty, MO. One brother George Thoele of Springdale, AR and three sisters Dorothy Geniuk of Olathe, KS; Marie Rabenau of Kansas City, KS and April Pulley of Paola, KS. Nine grandchildren Patrick, Jessica, Lawrence, Brendan, Carson, William, Stella, Pierce and Sarah, and five great grandchildren as well as his close friend and mother in law, Rosalie Barnes.
In lieu of floral arrangements, the family requests your consideration of donating to www.venmo.com/Carolyn-Thoele to cover funeral and other immediate expenses resulting from the unexpected loss of our dear father and husband.
John Henry Thoele, 82 of Kansas City, MO passed away on Sunday, Nov.
1, 2020 at his home after a sudden detection and brief battle with cancer. Private family services to follow at a later date with burial in Leavenworth Veteran’s Administration National Cemetery in Leavenworth, KS. John was born on Nov. 30, 1937 in the Monticello Township of Johnson County, KS. John graduated from Wyandotte High School in Kansas City, KS in 1955 and then joined the U.S. Army serving in Japan and Korea. John owned and operated a service station in De Soto, KS in the 1960’s. Over the years he also worked as a supervisor at several manufacturing plants including Gustin – Bacon Manufacturing and General Supply and Leasing in Armourdale of Kansas City, KS where he met his current wife in 1977. He retired from National Envelope Corporation after over 25 years of employment. He was a daily volunteer at the Hillcrest Thrift Shop in Kansas City North working as a proprietor of the Pet Department - inspired by his love of animals especially his beloved little Yorkie, Sophie Tucker. John loved and was proud of donating his time to an organization that helps people get back on their feet. Being a K.C. Chiefs fan provided great enjoyment for him and he liked putting in a vegetable garden each year with his grandchildren’s help. He was a wonderful carpenter and a handy craftsman remodeling, rehabbing and upgrading his home throughout the years.
John was a man of great faith who lived what he believed, always trying to do the right thing and always willing to lend a hand. Anyone who knew him, loved him. He loved to make people smile by teasing and telling wordplay jokes. He was the best husband, dad, grandpa/papa and will leave a huge void in the lives of many. Simply put, he was one of the original good guys.
John is preceded in death by two great grandchildren and survived by his wife of 41 years Carolyn Thoele of the home. He also leaves behind five children Larry Thoele and his wife Brenda of Kansas City, MO; John H. Thoele, II of Houston, TX; Ken P. Thoele of Edwardsville, KS; Aaron M. Thoele and his wife Jennifer of Elk Grove, CA and Holly D. Spotz and her husband Ryan of Liberty, MO. One brother George Thoele of Springdale, AR and three sisters Dorothy Geniuk of Olathe, KS; Marie Rabenau of Kansas City, KS and April Pulley of Paola, KS. Nine grandchildren Patrick, Jessica, Lawrence, Brendan, Carson, William, Stella, Pierce and Sarah, and five great grandchildren as well as his close friend and mother in law, Rosalie Barnes.
In lieu of floral arrangements, the family requests your consideration of donating to www.venmo.com/Carolyn-Thoele to cover funeral and other immediate expenses resulting from the unexpected loss of our dear father and husband.