Stanley Thoe

Stan continued his education at Dunwoody Institute in Minneapolis, earning a degree in electronics. He then served in the U.S. Army Air Corps from 1945 until 1947, when he was honorably discharged.

On October 16, 1954, he married the love of his life, Donna Nesvold in Cumberland. The couple lived in several places before settling in Chippewa Falls in 1973. Stan worked as a technician for Western Union, covering the entire state of Wisconsin, with his office based in Eau Claire. During his working years, he also helped at church, working as their custodian well beyond retirement and into his late 70's. Stan enjoyed woodworking, tinkering and being at his cabin on Matthews Lake near Minong. He spent many wonderful times there with his family and they will cherish their memories of that very special place.

He was a member of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Chippewa Falls.

Survivors include his wife, Donna; a daughter, Nancy (Tom) Anderson; three sons, Jerry Thoe, Mark Thoe and Eric (Sheila) Thoe; six grandchildren, Shannon Anderson, Tommy (Kellie) Anderson, Andy Thoe, Kaylen Thoe, Lynzie Thoe, Jason Thoe; five great-grandchildren, Austin Anderson, Brittany Anderson, Thomas Jay Anderson, Jillian Anderson and A'mya Thoe; a sister-in-law, Corrine Thoe; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Hubert Thoe.

A funeral service will be held at 12 p.m., Saturday, January 7 at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, Chippewa Falls with the Rev. Paul Oppedahl, officiating. Burial with military honors presented by the Chippewa Falls Patriotic Council will be in Forest Hill Cemetery, Chippewa Falls.

Friends may call two hours prior to the service Saturday at the church.

Memorials in Stanley's honor may be designated to Our Saviour's Lutheran Church.

Pederson-Volker Funeral Chapel, Chippewa Falls is serving the family.

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In the early hours of January 4, 2012 my grandfather, Stan took his last breath. He was an amazing man, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to so many. It was the hardes thing I have ever done, to watch and let him go. He did it with great comfort and dignity. He moves on to a much better place, to be with the ones we have loved and lost. I am comforted in the fact that he will be in heaven looking down on his family and helping us through the rest of our lives. I love you grandpa forever and always.

Written by Stan's granddaughter, Shannon


Afterservice

A funeral service for Stanley W. Thoe, 84, of Chippewa Falls was held at 12 p.m., Saturday, January 7 at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, Chippewa Falls. The Rev. Paul Oppedahl officiated and music was provided by accompanist, Barbara Sandford and vocalist, Doug Parker. During the service, readers were Stan's grandchildren, Lynzie Thoe and Austin Anderson. Pastor Paul read a special letter from grandson, Andrew Thoe and a poem was read by family friend, Kelly Baker.

Burial took place at Forest Hill Cemetery, Chippewa Falls and pallbearers were Terry Nesvold, Thomas Nesvold, Steven Thoe, David Thoe, John Nesvold, Bjorn Nesvold and Charlie Wilson.

Military honors were presented by the Chippewa Falls Patriotic Council and Taps was bugled by Tom Eder Jr.

Pederson-Volker Funeral Chapel is serving the Thoe family.