Raymond Thelen, 84, born November 7, 1926 in Chicago, Illinois to Matthew and Minnie [Frohkle] Thelen, passed away in Queen Creek, Arizona on August 18, 2011. Raymond served in the United States Army during WW II. He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years Audrey [Anderson] Thelen; son Gary Thelen; daughter and son-in-law Carol and Howard Hannah; sister and brother-in-law Ethel and Ray Ferrett and his niece and nephew Rhonda and Russell. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am, Wednesday, August 31, 2011 at Mariposa Gardens Cemetery Chapel, 6747 East Broadway Road in Mesa. Arrangements entrusted to Mariposa Gardens (480) 830-4422