Joseph Daniel Thielke

MADISON -Joseph “Joe” Thielke, age 58, of Madison, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2014, at his home. Joe was born on Sept. 22, 1956, in Madison, the son of Albert and Virginia (Lalley) Thielke. He graduated from La Follette High School in 1974. Joe earned a degree from MATC in Hospitality Management and enjoyed using his skills at several hotels. Later, he became the valued Payroll Supervisor at Cleary Bldg. Corp., where he worked for 23 years. He loved spending time with his family and friends by the pool at his home, going to concerts with his wife and daughter, and was an avid Badgers and Packers fan. He also loved the lakes of the Northwoods of Wisconsin. Joe was the cherished husband of Lynn (Nehls) Thielke; and father of Lauren Thielke. He is survived by Lynn and Lauren (Billy Prahl); brother-in-law, Rick (Susie) Nehls; his sisters, Cindy Miller, Linda Morrissey and Jane (JB) McEnaney; nieces and nephews, Chris (Andrea) Miller, Andy Miller, Tim (Nadja) Morrissey, Katie (Scott Carter) McEnaney, Sara (Mark) Wilke; and Kristi Nehls; three great-nieces and a great-nephew-to-be; many special friends; his beloved dogs, Maizie, Mackenzie, and grand-dog, Pumpkin. Joe was preceded in death by his father; mother; brother John; and dog Shelby. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015. Visitation will be held from 2 p.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home on Thursday. Memorials to the Dane County Humane Society are deeply appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care 5203 Monona Drive (608)221-5420