John Thieman, 83, of Rockport, Texas, formerly of Minster, died Oct. 6, 2013, in Aransas Pass, Texas.

He was born Dec. 15, 1929, in Minster, to Charles and Gertrude Thieman.

Surviving are a son, David (Jill) Thieman, Fort Mill, S.C.; two daughters, Christine (Kevin Gokey) Nicci, Bridgewater, N.J., and Laura (Patrick) McNulty, Round Hill, Va.; five grandchildren, Hugh Henry Thieman, Elliott Elizabeth Thieman, Grace McNulty, Isabel McNulty and Christina Nicci; a niece, Marie (Brian) Schwieterman, New Bremen, and her children, Luke and Ben Schwieterman, New Bremen.

A brother, Donald, and a sister, Mary Ann, are deceased.

He graduated from The Ohio State University, served in the U.S. Army and worked 30 years at Honeywell. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus and Rockport Country Club. He moved to Rockport because of his love for hunting and fishing.

Memorial Mass will be 10 a.m. Friday at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Minster. Burial will follow at the church cemetery.

Contributions may be made to St. Vincent de Paul, Rockport.

Condolences may be left at www.hogenkampfh.com.