Background
Thielen, James Michael was born on May 6, 1926 in Racine, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Michael William and Margaret Mary (Groenke) Thielen.
Thielen, James Michael was born on May 6, 1926 in Racine, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Michael William and Margaret Mary (Groenke) Thielen.
Student, University Wisconsin, Racine, 1948. Bachelor of Science, Marquette University, 1950.
Assistant plant manager Simmons Company, Munster, Indiana, 1950-1970. Vice president manufacturing Berko Electric Company, Michigan City, 1970-1977. General manager, vice president Hively Manufacturing Company, Inc., Roanne, 1977-1979.
Senior vice president Alsons Corporation, Hillsdale, Michigan, since 1979.
Councilman Crown Point (Indiana) City Council, 1967-1970. Served with United States Navy, 1944-1946, China. Member of Hillsdale Golf and Country, Elks.
Married Helen Mae Ruenzel, April 28, 1951. Children: Michael, Claudia, Mark, Rebecca, Robert.