Herman Theiler

Stoughton- Herman W. Theiler, age 91, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 28, 2014, at Nazareth Health and Rehabilitation, with his family at his side. He was born in New Glarus on March 13, 1923 to Swiss immigrants Fred and Freida (Hugli) Theiler. Herman graduated from New Glarus High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served his country during WWII on the U.S.S. Enterprise. On November 17, 1946 Herman married Pauline Horner at the Blanchardville Methodist Church. They settled in Stoughton in 1948, and became members of Stoughton United Methodist Church. Herman retired after 30 years of service to Seybold Floor Coverings. He was a life member of the Stoughton VFW Post 328, member of Stoughton American Legion Post 59, and longtime member of the Kegonsa Masonic Lodge #73 of Stoughton. Herman is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Pauline; two children, Paul (Kris) of Chickasa, OK and Cathy Drury of Stoughton; three grandchildren, Nick Skaar, Jayme (Michael) Leitermann and Peter Drury; two great granddaughters, Kaylie and Brianna; nephew, Rick (Jane) Theiler; and many extended relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; son-in-law, David Drury; brother, Fred (Hilda) Theiler; and niece, Nancy Albrecht. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, April 5, 2014 at Stoughton United Methodist Church, 525 Lincoln Avenue, with Rev. Dawn Jeffers Ramstad officiating. Masonic Rites will be held. Military honors will follow the service. Friends and relatives are invited to a luncheon reception immediately following. Friends may greet the family from 1:00 PM until the time of services on Saturday at church. The family would like to thank the staff of Nazareth Health and Rehabilitation for all of their kindness and care.
Cress Funeral Service
206 W. Prospect Street
Stoughton, WI 53589
(608) 873-9244