Harold was born on March 4, 1927 in Jefferson City, Missouri, the son of Elizabeth (Brand) and Edward Thessen. Bud worked as a manager for Singer Sewing Machine Co then worked in car sales at Joe Machens Ford and Rick Ball Chevrolet. He was a member of Knights of Columbus and the VFW. Bud served in the U.S. Army. He was an avid Cardinals baseball fan and loved fishing. Bud also volunteered for many years at Columbia Regional Hospital.
Survivors include his children: Betty Thessen of San Antonio, TX; Patty (Bernie) Dems of Houston, TX; Judey Thessen of Decatur, GA; Dennis Thessen (Leslie) of Columbia, MO; Laurie (Ron) Farris of Nashville, TN; grandchildren: Wil Dems, Helen Dems, Caleb Hampton, James Griggs, Kennedy Farris and Weston Farris; and one brother, Clarence “Dick” Thessen of O’Fallon, MO. He was preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife of 46 years, Helen (Luetkemeyer) Thessen; and his sister, Rose Marie Thessen.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 am – 11:00am on Saturday, February 28th at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church with a Funeral Mass to be held at 11:00 am. Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 903 Bernadette Dr, 65203. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
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