Kenneth Thierjung, 74, died Friday at Ashton Creek Health & Rehab Center in Ft. Wayne, IN. He was born in Chicago, IL on January 8, 1939 to the late Joseph & Frances (Gufstan) Thierjung. He married Marianne Kaszuba on November 23, 1961 in McHenry, IL and she preceded him in death on May 9, 2013.

Surviving are a daughter, Patricia Thierjung (Brian Cook) of Spencerville, IN; two sons, Kenny Thierjung (Jennifer Martz) of Lima, OH and Keith (Candace) Thierjung of Columbia City, IN; 6 grandchildren - Brittny Studebaker, Nickolas Studebaker, Megan Cormany & Amanda, Hope & Colin Thierjung; 4 great grandchildren - Ezra Hershberger, Raylen Studebaker, Breydin Studebaker & Joey Wilkins. He was preceded in death by a sister, Joyce Coblenz & brothers, Donald & Richard Thierjung.

He retired in 2005 as a truck driver for Priority. He was a WWII Army Veteran & a member of the North American Hunting & Fishing Club. He loved hunting, fishing, drag racing & being able to spend time with his family.

Change in Service Time:
A Gathering of friends & family will be held on Saturday, January 11, 2014 from 6-8 pm at Carnahan-Baidinger & Walter Funeral Home, Spencerville, IN.