Werner K. “Buschi” Thiel, age 59, of Wadsworth, died unexpectedly on Sunday.
He was a steel worker at LTV Steel (LSE) for 39 years.
He is survived by his wife, Debbie Casseday-Thiel; sons, Christopher (Jordan) Thiel of Columbus, and Kyle (Machesney) Thiel of Florida; two grandchildren, Alexander and Mabel; and sister, Corinna Short.
Friends may call on Thursday from 6-8pm at Karlo-Libby Funeral Home. Following cremation, a private burial is planned at Cedar Grove Cemetery. Werner was a generous donor to the Lifebanc “Gift of Life” program. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lifebanc, 4775 Richmond Road, Cleveland, Ohio 44128 or at www.lifebanc.org.