John William Theiss

1923 - 2010  (86 years)

• Name	John William Theiss
  Born	10 Jul 1923	Canton, Stark County, Ohio, USA   [1]
  Gender	Male
  Died	24 May 2010	Berkeley, Charleston County, South Carolina, USA   [2]
  Buried	Y  [3]
  Person ID	I106950	Suedpfalz
  Last Modified	15 Jun 2014

  
  

  Father	Michael Theiss
  Mother	Katharina Worner
  Family ID	F47109	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Anna Marie Schwallie
  Last Modified	1 May 2018
  Family ID	F47107	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Sources

  [S25] 1930 US Federal Census, (www.ancestry.com). Name: John Theiss Home in 1930: Plain, Stark, Ohio View Map Age: 7 Estimated birth year: abt 1923 Relation to Head of House: Son Father's Name: Micheal Mother's Name: Kathryn Race: White [S888] Social Security Death Index 1935 - Current, (www.ancestry.com). Name: John William Theiss Last Residence: 29466 Berkeley, Charleston, South Carolina Born: 10 Jul 1923 Died: 24 May 2010 State (Year) SSN issued: Ohio (Before 1951) [S927] Obituary. ohn William Theiss, 86, husband of Anna Marie Theiss, of Canton, OH left this world peacefully on May 24th, 2010. He was born July 10, 1923 in Canton, OH, the son of the late Michael and Katharina Theiss (Worner). Mr. Theiss attended Lehman High School and McKinley High School in Canton, OH. Mr. Theiss served in the United States Army during World War II in the Pacific Theater with the 383rd Anti Aircraft Artillery Battalion. He entered into service in Akron, OH, January 13th, 1943, and trained in Fort Bliss, TX. Battles and campaigns included New Guinea and Southern Philippines. Mr. Theiss was awarded 2 bronze stars in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater and 1 bronze star in the Philippines. He received an honorable discharge on January, 12th, 1946, at Camp Atterbury, IN. Following his service to his Country, Mr. Theiss obtained a two-year degree in aeronautical engineering. He then worked in railroad engineering at Timken Co. (Canton, OH) from 1948-1949, was a tool designer at E.W. Bliss (Canton, OH) from 1950-1963 and in product design for the Hoover Co. (N. Canton, OH) from 1963 until his retirement in 1986. After retirement Mr. Theiss worked part-time during the summers at Tam-O-Shanter Golf Club, Canton, OH for twenty years from 1987 ? 2007. Mr. Theiss was an avid golfer and had 5 hole-in-ones during his career; he was also a pilot/aviator who loved to fly. John loved Big Band Music and was a member of the Elks. John and his wife Anna came to South Carolina in November of 2009, to be closer to their Grandson. Mr. Theiss married his beloved wife of 53 years, Anna Marie Schwallie of Canton, OH in 1957. Other surviving relatives whom Mr. Theiss will be deeply missed by include Grandson, Casey J. Fish of Charleston, SC, Sister, Teddy Theiss Thomas of Canton, OH, Sister, Elizabeth (Betty) Theiss Haese of Arlington, VA, Sister, Francis (Fran) Theiss Shirk (husband Woody), Brother-In-Law Francis (Fritz) Schwallie of Canton, OH and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Theiss was predeceased by his Son, James R. Fish of Alliance, OH, Brother, Henry (Hank) Michael Theiss of Canton, OH, Sister, Esther Louise Theiss Clausse of Canton, OH and Sister, Dorothy (Dotty) Theiss Bundy of Canton, OH. A Memorial Service followed by the rendering of Military Honors for Mr. Theiss will be held at Somerby of Mount Pleasant, 3100 Tradition Circle, Mount Pleasant, SC 29466 on June 25th at 1pm. Contributions may be made to the American Lung Association or American Cancer Society. Arrangements by McAlister-Smith Funeral Home, 1520 Rifle Range Road, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 (843) 884-3833.