Jerome J. Thiele, 68, Rochester, MN, died February 12, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Rochester.
Jerome was born May 24, 1956, in Austin, Minnesota to Joseph and Evelyn (Swenson) Thiele. He was the second of three children. A graduate of St. Augustine and Pacelli High School, he received his bachelor’s degree in aviation management from the University of North Dakota. Jerome pursued a career in airport management and held several positions in the field before his retirement in 2014.
Jerome married Kristin Olson of Northfield in 1984, and the couple have two children, Eric and Jennifer. Jerome enjoyed taking his family on day trips to explore the many places they called home. Jerome was a member of the Knights of Columbus, enjoyed researching family genealogy, and traveling.
He is survived by his wife, Kristin, Rochester, MN; son, Eric, Fort Dodge, Iowa; daughter, Jennifer, Owatonna, MN; brother Galen and wife Teri Thiele, Bella Vista, AR.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe, Evelyn, stepmother Georgia (Dolly) and sister Yvonne.
Jerome was providing support for two seminarians: Aidan Holycross and Michael Rohm. In lieu of flowers please make tax deductible memorials to the Catholic Foundation at Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary, 750 Terrace Heights, Winona, MN 55987.
The visitation and service will be held at Saint Pius Church in Rochester, MN on Saturday, February 22, 2025. The visitation will be at 10:00 am with the service at 11:00 am with fellowship to follow. Jerome will be interred at Calvary Cemetery in Austin, Minnesota at a later date.
Rochester Cremation Services is assisting the family with arrangements. Memories and condolences of Jerome may be shared at rochestercremationservicesmn.com
Dear Kris and kids, Bill and I send our deepest sympathies. We’re so sorry to read of Jerome’s passing. He was a terrific and always fun cousin. Gosh bless. Much love.
We were surprised and saddened to hear of Jerry’s passing. It seems like only yesterday (November?) when we had lunch in Rochester with the two of you, Kris. Unfortunately we won’t be able to attend Jerry’s memorial (presently cruising around the southern tip of New Zealand’s South Island), but our thoughts will be with you.
My deepest condolences to Jerry’s family at this time of loss. I graduated with Jerry from Pacelli. He was a very quiet young man who had such a caring manner towards everyone. He left this world way to soon