Rudolf "Rudi" Thinschmidt, Jr.

Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, July 8, 2021 at 1:30pm at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 701 W. Washington St., Grafton for Rudolf “Rudi” Thinschmidt, Jr. who passed away Saturday, July 3, 2021 at the age of 83 years from natural causes. Visitation will be at the church on Thursday from 11:30am to 1:15pm. Memorials to St. Paul Lutheran Church appreciated. Rudi was born on November 19, 1937 in Kosice, Czechoslovakia, the son of the late Rudolf, Sr. and Anna (nee Kramarczk) Thinschmidt. Rudi was united in marriage to Carole Secora on August 29, 1959 at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and they were blessed with 2 children. He retired from Reuel Vending in Jackson, WI after many years, was avid animal lover and enjoyed traveling. Rudi is survived by his wife of 63 years, Carole, his son, Don, his daughter, Sue, grandchildren, Derek, Amanda, Sarah and Andy (Lisa), his sister Helga (Bob) Gold, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.