Submitted by: Dan Rich

 

Kent E. Thielka

March 16, 1963- March 26, 2008

 

South Bend Tribune 3/28/2008
SOUTH BEND - Kent E. Thielka, 45, of South Bend passed away on Thursday March 26, 2008 in his residence. Kent was born on March 16, 1963 in South Bend to Richard and Phyllis (Strunk) Thielka, Sr., both parents preceded him in death. Kent is survived by two children, Timothy and Tara Thielka both of Mishawaka. Kent is also survived by three sisters, Teri (Bill) Miller of Nappanee, IN. Gayle (Tim) Meers of Niles, MI. Lori Thielka of Mishawaka, and three brothers, Rick Thielka, Jr., of South Bend, Randy (Lesa) Thielka of Elkhart, and Chris (Donna) Thielka of South Bend. Kent was also a fun and loving uncle to numerous nieces and nephews, who will deeply miss him. Kent graduated from Penn High School in 1981. Kent was employed as a Safety Coordinator at Severn Trent water treatment plant for seventeen years. Kent enjoyed playing golf and was a former bowler and softball player. Kent loved spending time with his family, especially with his children most of all.

 

A private service will be held at Bubb Funeral Chapel 3910 N. Main St. Mishawaka with the R.ev Ervin Mize officiating at a later date.