Louis "Louie" Thuemling

Louis V. “Louie” Thuemling, longtime resident of Pewaukee and the Waukesha area, died Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital at the age of 71, surrounded by family and friends.  He was born on September 4, 1938 in Chicago, IL, the son of Fred L. and Evalyne L. (Skold) Thuemling.  As a teenager, Louie loved the rodeo, especially competing in bareback riding and bull riding.  After working for many years as manager of A.F. Leitgabel and Son in Milwaukee, he worked for A.A. Anderson and Company for over 25 years until retirement in June of 2002.  For many years he was an active member of the Waukesha Jaycees and the North Suburban Exchange Club.  In his retirement, Louie enjoyed relaxing in the sun, fishing, and traveling, but most of all spending time with family and friends.  Louie will be deeply missed by his wife and best friend for 32 years, Kathy (Tannis) Thuemling of Pewaukee; five children:  Tim (Diane) Thuemling of Eagle, Terri Ann (Greg) Raith of Appleton, Jeff Thuemling of Waukesha, Steve (Colleen) Thuemling of Waukesha, and Tom (Teresa) Thuemling of Madison; seven grandchildren:  Danielle (Jake) Bartkowiak, T.J. Thuemling, Garrett (fiancée Holly) Raith, Krista Raith, Michael Raith, Sarah Thuemling, and Matthew Thuemling.  He is further survived by his brothers, Fred (Mary) Thuemling and Terry (Joanie) Thuemling, both of New Berlin; brothers-in-law:  Peter (Jane) Tannis and Ted (Pat) Tannis; sister-in-law, Anne (Joe) Salinas; nieces, nephews, numerous other relatives and friends.  He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.  Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 16, 2010 from 9:00 AM until the 11:00 AM funeral service at Randle-Dable Funeral Home, 1110 S. Grand Ave., Waukesha, WI.  Pastor Dr. Doug Schoen will preside.  Entombment will follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.  Donations in Louie’s memory may be made to Gideon’s, P.O. Box 574, Oconomowoc, WI, 53066 or to Elmbrook Church to continue to do God’s work, 777 S. Barker Rd., Brookfield, WI 53045. For further information, please call Randle-Dable Funeral, Cremation and Preplanning Services at (262) 547-4035, or go to www.waukeshafunerals.com for directions or to leave an on-line tribute.