Obituary for Mary Catherine Thiel

Mary Catherine Thiel, age 91, of Upper Sandusky, passed away Monday, November 9, 2026, at St. Francis Home in Tiffin. She was born August 3, 1935, in Wharton, Ohio, to the late John and Mary (Rall) Brodman.

Mary married Harold W. Thiel on October 1, 1955, and they shared over 60 years of marriage before he preceded her in death on July 4, 2016. She is survived by her four children, Patricia (Ed Doty) Sanford of McCutchenville, James (Phyllis) Thiel of Harpster, Rose (Gary) Smalley of Forest, and Susan (Dan Beck) Thiel of Carey; 9 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren; 3 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, John Thiel; two brothers, John and Paul Brodman; and a sister, Janis Collet.

Mary worked at Westinghouse/A.O. Smith until her retirement. She was a Wyandot Memorial Hospital volunteer for many years after her retirement. Mary was a member of the Transfiguration of the Lord Catholic Parish and played an active role throughout the years and was a member of the CLC. She was always the first to volunteer when something was needed done. She loved the Lord and never missed a Sunday Mass or Holy Day.

Her love for music was second to none. She played various musical instruments and played them well. She was the organist for many of her children’s friends weddings. Mary enjoyed reading and doing crossword puzzles. She was an avid sports fan and could always be found watching whatever sport she could on television. She enjoyed going to various activities of her children and grandchildren and just spending time with her family and friends. She was the strength of her family, always giving them unconditional love and support. She had a natural genuine way of helping and caring for others.

Visitation will be held Wed. November 11, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Bringman Clark Funeral Home. A Catholic Prayer Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. with Father Savio Manavalan OFM Conv. officiating, followed by a CLC memorial service.

Interment will follow in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Kirby. Memorial contributions in Mary’s name may be made to St. Mary’s Catholic Chapel, in care of Bringman Clark Funeral Home, 226 East Wyandot Avenue, Upper Sandusky, Ohio 43351.

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