Gale “Mike, Toby” Michael Thelen

Gale “Mike, Toby” Michael Thelen, 73, of Fond du Lac passed away peacefully on Friday, November 17, 2023 at SSM St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac. He was born on May 28, 1950 in Fond du Lac, the son of the late Joseph and Mary Lou (Steinacker) Thelen. 

On March 4, 2003, Mike found his true love and married Linda Schlinder in Fond du Lac. Mike owned and operated with his business partner J & M Heating, LLC. Mike was working non-stop until the end providing for his family who always came first. He was generous with his time and talents for his family. Mike loved spending time with his grandchildren as he was always a kid at heart.

Survivors include his wife Linda, children Greg (Maia) Thelen of Shorewood, Heidi (Jesse) Miller of Franklin, Benjamin (Katie) Thelen of Fox Point, Tiffany (Jon) Halfmann of Fond du Lac, Samuel Thelen of Shorewood, Landon Mortimer of Fond du Lac, and Xander Mortimer of Fond du Lac, grandchildren Mila, Madison, Jarrick, Jace, Mike, Nick, Ryan, Addie, and Emma, brother Gary (Jill) Thelen, sisters Linda (Joseph) Petersen and Lori Russell, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends.

A private family graveside service will be held at St. Matthews Cemetery, Campbellsport.