Kim M. Thiel, age 61, a resident of Howards Grove, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at the family residence with her family by her side.
Kim was born on April 23, 1962 in Manitowoc. She is the daughter of Joan Ewald Krumel and the late Gary Krumel. Kim was a graduate of Lincoln High School with the class of 1980. She continued her education at Lakeshore Technical College for the following two years. Kim had been employed as a paralegal for Attorney Thomas VanHorn. On May 30, 1987 she married Terry A. Thiel at First Reformed United Church of Christ in Manitowoc. Kim enjoyed playing volleyball, following the Green Bay Packers and going to area casinos. She was a longtime collector of Barbie dolls.
She is survived by her husband of 36 years, Terry, one son, Jayme Thiel, Sheboygan, one daughter, Kara Thiel, Howards Grove; her mother, Joan Krumel, Manitowoc, two brothers, Bob Krumel, Copper Center, AK, and Dale Krumel, Milton, FL; mother-in-law, Marion Thiel, Manitowoc; along with other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Gary Krumel.
Memorial services will be held 11 a.m. on Friday, August 18, 2023 at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home. Officiating will be Rev. Dr. Matthew Sauer. Relatives and friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home on Friday, August 18, 2023 from 9 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. Following the memorial service a luncheon will be held at the Harrigan Parkside Gathering Center located on the south property of the funeral home. Cremation has taken place at the Harrigan Parkside Crematory and Chapel.
In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate memorials to a memorial fund being established in Kim’s name. Online condolences to the family may be sent to www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com
The family would like to extend their appreciation to the doctor’s and staff at the Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice and the Vince Lombardi Cancer Center in Sheboygan.
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, North 11th and St. Clair streets Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.