Dr. Emil Thiessen
Dr. Emil A. Thiessen, 90, died April 8, 2006, at Hillsboro.
Born June 24, 1915, at Buhler, he was the son of Jacob and Mary (Adrian) Thiessen.
He was a retired professor of business at Tabor College and Kansas State University.
On Aug. 20, 1944, he married Gladys Derstine at Fountainville, Pa. She died in 2003.
He was a member of Hillsboro Mennonite Brethren Church.
Survivors include a son, Lonnie and Barbara Thiessen of Wichita; daughter, Jonelle and Steve Barkyoumb of Madison, Wis.; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Graveside services were held Tuesday morning at Hillsboro Mennonite Brethren Cemetery, Hillsboro, with Pastor Bruce Porter officiating.
A memorial fund has been established with Tabor College, Hillsboro.
