Rev. Louis "Louie" S. Thiele, 86, of Vandalia, Illinois, passed away Friday, February 9, 2018, in Fayette County Hospital, Vandalia, IL.

Services will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, February 13, 2018, at First Baptist Church, Ramsey, IL with, Rev. Don Price, officiating. Burial will follow at Ramsey Cemetery, Ramsey, IL, Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM, *1 hour before service*, Tuesday, February 13, 2018, at First Baptist Church, Ramsey, IL. Memorials: Donors Choice. Miller Funeral Home, Vandalia, IL, is in charge of arrangements. Online memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www. millerfh.net.

He was born February 13, 1931, in Sault Sainte Marie, MI, the son of Joel Baker & Doris Marion (Seiler) Thiele. Married Betty J. Hoffman on April 1, 1951 in Ramsey, IL. He was a retired Baptist Minister; Member of East Fork Baptist Church, Coffeen, IL; Pastored the following Churches in Illinois- Antioch, Bingham, Coffeen, East St. Louis, Granite City, Herrick, Mulberry Grove, Nokomis, Olney, rural Greenville, rural Pana and Vandalia; Director of Missions at Mt. Vernon, IL. Louie also pastored Churches in Wray, CO & Poole KY.

He is survived by: Wife - Betty J Thiele, Vandalia, IL; Son - Johnny Thiele, Vandalia, IL; Daughter - Jeannie Fesser & Darrell, Butler, IL; Sister - Joan Winick, Decatur, IL; Grandchildren - Jennifer, Jaclyn, Lindsey & Ryan; Great Grandchildren - Morgan, Brenley & Griffin.

Preceded in death by: Parents.

Visitation

FEB 13. 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

First Baptist Church

Ramsey, IL

FEB 13. 10:00 AM

First Baptist Church

Route 51 South

Ramsey, IL