Carl W. Thiede

Carl W. Thiede of Bryant passed away on November 10, 2026 at Eastview Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was 92 years old.

Carl was born on October 5, 1934 in Baraboo, WI to the late Waler A. Thiede and Christine S. (Jansen) Thiede. He attended grade school at Town of Dellona, Wisconsin Dells. He graduated from Wisconsin Dells High School in 1952. He was drafted into the Army and served from July of 1957 to July of 1959, serving in Germany for 14 months.

Carl worked in road construction from 1953 to 1963 for H.H. Mass in Algonquin, IL. He then worked for Streu from 1963-1969. He worked for Krueger and Steinfest for 17 years after that and then for Duffek’s for several years until his retirement in 2000. After his retirement, he worked part time for Klement Trucking for several years. e HeH

He was united in marriage to the late Marilyn Belott in September 1960. She preceded him in death on March 16, 2007.

Carl served on the Price Town Board from 1967 to 2012 and served as chairman for 18 years. He was a charter member of the Town of Antigo-Polar-Price Fire Department, serving for 30 years. He was also a member of the Hyland Lakes Lions Club from 1967 until present. Additionally, he was a charter member of the Bryant Ridge Runner Snowmobile Club and served as president for 35 years.

Carl was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Polar. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed trips to the casino and the races at the Langlade County Fairgrounds. He had a fundamental part in building the racetrack as well. He also enjoyed watching baseball and witnessing the Brewers win the world series. He especially enjoyed supporting his grandsons in their baseball games. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family.

He is survived by daughters Sharon Thiede of Bryant, Cheryl (Kevin) Schedlbauer of Antigo, and Dawn (Ronald) Houdek of Bryant, daughter-in-law Linda Thiede of Bryant, grandchildren Michael and Andrew Lubinski, Chloe Hitz, Austin Schedlbauer, Kaitlyn (Mark) Hilger, and Aaron “Bucky” (Chelsea) Houdek, 9 great grandchildren, sister Marie Phillips of Wisconsin Dells, brother Harold Thiede (special friend Mary) of Elm Grove, WI, brother and sister-in-law Tony and Wilma Weber of Antigo, and sister-in-law Mildred Ditmeyer of Virginia. He is further survived by many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by a son Ken Thiede. Carl was also preceded in death by many extended family members.

A funeral service for Carl will be held on Monday, November 16, 2026 at 11:00 AM at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Polar with Pastor Donald Engebretson officiating. Visitation will take place prior to the service at the church from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Burial will follow the service at Bent Cemetery in Bryant.

Carls family would like to extend a special thanks to Carl’s good friend and neighbor Bill, for his tremendous help throughout the years. They would also like to thank LeRoyer Hospice and the staff at Eastview for their care and compassion.