Donald Theys

On Friday, Dec. 9, 2022, Donald Theys, loving husband and father of six children, passed away at the age of 85.

Don was born on May 1, 1937, in Milwaukee, Wis., to Ed and Rose Theys.

He graduated from Bay View High School in 1957 and served in the U.S. Army from 1957 to 1960, where he was stationed in England.   

Following his military service, Don worked at Brills Warehouse and attended Milwaukee School of Engineering. It was at Brills Warehouse where he met his future wife, Patricia (nee Otterson).

  Don and Pat were married 23 years until her passing in May 1986. They raised four daughters and two sons, Mary (Scott), Joseph (Leslie), Laurie (Tim), Sherri (Michael), Susan (Scott) and Jeff (Nicole).

Don was lucky to be blessed with love not once, but twice. In June 1989, he married Ruth (nee Arndt). They had 33 years of wonderful memories, and Ruth was a loving caregiver toward the end of his life.

Don was a devout Christian, attending and serving St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church in Cedarburg for 50 years.

Working as a systems technician at AT&T for 37 years, he had a strong work ethic and took pride in doing all jobs the right way.

His second home was England, where he had lifetime friends.

He had a passion for gardening, watching classic musicals and cooking. His great sense of humor and, at times, being a practical joker, will be missed. He was also known for being a wonderful storyteller, having an infectious smile and being kind and compassionate.

Don was proceeded in death by his wife Patricia; his siblings Thomas, Jeanette, Lois, Kenneth and Dennis; his sisters-in-law Victoria, Pat, Nancy, Gloria and Kathleen; and brothers-in-law James, Donald, William, Rocco and Gene.

He is survived by his wife Ruth, six children, 18 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, sister Diane (Bob), sisters-in-law Sandy, Camille, Mary (Bob) and Joan (Jerry) and his son-in-law Daniel.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, Dec. 19, 2022, at 11:30 a.m. at St. Francis Borgia North Catholic Church, 1375 Covered Bridge Rd., Cedarburg.

Interment will be at Resurrection Cemetery.

Visitation will be held at the church on Monday, Dec. 19, from 9:30 to 11:15 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church or a charity of your choice are appreciated.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.muellerfuneralhome.com.