Hildegard Pauline Frieda Busch Themel

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Hildegard Themel Obituary

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Hildegard Pauline Frieda Busch Themel
Hildegard Pauline Frieda Busch Themel, a much loved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on March 9, 2018 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She was born in Grlitz, Germany where she lived until World War II forced her evacuation. She lived in Europe until she was 25 when she came to the United States as an au pair. While bowling with a friend she met her future husband of 59 years, James Themel. She spoke little English and he spoke even less German.
Hildegard was devoted to her family: her husband James R. Themel Sr, and children Arthur E. Themel, James R. Themel Jr., and Jenny Themel Moore. She is also survived by her many grandchildren: Adrianna Ernstberger, Carolyn Themel, Robert (Rhett) Themel, Jacqueline Themel, Emma Themel, Ethan Lynch Moore, Katie Moore Boydston, Kylene Moore, Karissa Moore, and Evan Moore. Rhett gave her great-grandchildren whom she adored: Liam James Themel, Aria Ann Themel, and baby Ivy Isabel Themel. Her family remaining in Germany include her sister Regina Lau and her sons Steffen Lau and Holger Lau.
Everyone, including family, friends and friends of friends, affectionately referred to Hildegard as Oma. She was always there as a strong support for her family. Her house was often busy with family just stopping in or gatherings to celebrate just about anything. She was much loved and will be missed. She was the best Oma anyone could ever ask for.
Visitation will take place at Swan-Law Funeral Directors, 501 North Cascade Avenue, Colorado Springs on Thursday, March 15 at 1:00. A Memorial Service will follow directly after at 2:00. There will a reception to follow.

Published by The Gazette on Mar. 14, 2018.
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I would like to express my sympathy to the family for this great loss. May the God who comforts those that mourn sustain you during this difficult time. Isaiah 61:1,2

Dean

March 14, 2018

On behalf of TREA, the Enlisted Association, I wish to express our heart-felt condolences. We pray that God holds you in His mighty arms to comfort you at this time.

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March 14, 2018

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