A Tribute To Local Historian.. HERBIE THEIS
On Monday, February 19th, Herbert (Herbie) Theis passed away at Assumption Home in Cold Spring. Herbie has been a featured guest many times here on DigElogROCORI and is well known as a Cold Spring area historian. In 2004 Herbie was chosen as Hometown Pride citizen of the year in Cold Spring. We'll miss Herbie dearly and we thank him for his contibution and the difference he made in the Land Of ROCORI. He blessed so many people with his gift of love and caring compassion. The following stories give just a glimpse into the special life of Herbie Theis.
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Wednesday, June 15, 2005
Why Did They Come To America?
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I live in the little town of Cold Spring, Minnesota. Earlier this year I had the chance to interview Herbert ( HERBIE) Theis, a Cold Spring historian, who told me about how and why his family came to America in 1855. Herb was still living on the original homestead without any form of running water, indoor plumbing or indoor bathroom facilities. Herbie is a brilliant man with a real sense of life's purpose. It's a wonderful story.
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Thursday, June 16, 2005
House On The River
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Herb (Herbie) Theis tells about his family's many encounters with native americans living on the banks of the Sauk River in Cold Spring, MN. Hear what daily life was like living in a sod shack in the late 1850's.
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Wednesday, August 10, 2005
Herb Theis... MY PURPOSE IN LIFE
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Early in 2005 I had the chance to interview Herbert ( HERBIE) Theis, a local historian, who told me about many aspects of his life. At that time, Herbie had been diagnosed with cancer and wasn't expected to live more than a few months. Herb talks about his purpose in life and his nephew Tom tells about Herbie's philosophy of giving unto others. If only more of us could be like Herbie.
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November 22, 2005
The Day All Hell Broke Loose!
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The fall of 1940 was a warm one. In some ways similar to the fall of 2005. With gardens still yielding vegetables well into October, winter seemed far away.
By midday November 11th, some areas of southeast Minnesota topped 60 degrees, but a huge storm was just to the west. Here in the Land of Rocori, the day was one where kids going to school wore little if any jackets.
There was no "Doppler Weather Radar" back
then. Lots of folks didn't even have radios at home. No one knew what
was coming and how fast it would engulf everything in its path.
Herb Theis, Cold Spring local historian, tells his version of what took place that day... "The day when all hell broke loose!"
"Three storms collided and in a very short time they dumped a whole lot of snow." said Herb. "Hunters up north got snowed in so bad they never made it back."
Listen to Herb tell about the two trains that collided in Watkins and how one of the train's whistle continued to blow on into the night until the fire in its steam engine belly finally died out in the blowing ice and snow.
***************************November 08, 2005
Herbie Theis "A philosophy of giving!"
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Herbert (Herbie) Theis has been a local Cold Spring Historian for many years. His family was one of the first to settle in the Cold Spring area.
Over the years Herb, more fondly known as "Herbie" throughout Cold Spring, found many ways to volunteer and give back to his community. He worked with youth ministry at church, was a cub master and scout leader, and served as Wakefield Township treasurer for over 40 years. On weekends, Herb would visit local prisons and would council residents to discover and develop their spiritual lives.
In this story, Tom Mathies, Herbie's nephew tells a number of stories about how Herb gave of himself to people in need. Herb talks about his family upbringing and the foundation in life it provided for him.
Herbie was an icon in Cold Spring for most of his life. He left his mark on the world here in Cold Spring. We were better off with him, and we won't be the same without him.
His life was a beacon of light to all who know him. He personified love and grace. He was a rich example for us about how to love and serve God, and one another.
God Bless the soul of Herbie Theis.
Posted by: Brigetta Klemek | February 21, 2007 at 10:40 AM
It was Herbies story telling that really inspired me to eventually create this story telling site. I know Herbie is now looking down on us with a loving smile from his place in heaven. God blessed me by having the chance to know Herbie.
Posted by: Duane Kuss | February 21, 2007 at 07:32 AM