Michael Thelen

1834–1918 (age 84)

Biography

Michael Thelen, born in 1834, is laid to rest at Saint Martin's Catholic Cemetery, where the faithful continue to commemorate his journey. Though his occupation is no longer noted, his life intersected with the waves of migration and community-building that defined his time.

Michael’s memory is kept alive by those who care for Saint Martin’s grounds, offering prayers and quiet reflection beside the stone that marks his resting place.