Background
IV, William J. Thissen, was born on June 26, 1964 in Bellefontaine, Ohio, United States. Son of William J. Thissen III and Janis L. Thissen.
IV, William J. Thissen, was born on June 26, 1964 in Bellefontaine, Ohio, United States. Son of William J. Thissen III and Janis L. Thissen.
Bachelor of Music Education, Ohio State University, 1986. Master of Music Education, Syracuse University, 1991.
Instructor percussion, music arranger Bluecoats Drum and Bugle Corps, Canton, Ohio, 1984—1987. Teacher Westland High School, Galloway, 1986—1989. Graduate teaching assistant Syracuse University Bands, New York, 1989—1991.
Teacher Madison Plains High School, London, 1991—1993, Grove City High School, 1993—1994, Marysville High School, since 1994. Music consultant, arranger Northmen Drum and Bugle Corps, Green Bay, Wisconsin, 1988—1990.
Member of Tau Beta Sigma (honorary Honorary Member 1991), Kappa Kappa Psi (associate. Pledge president 1984-1984, Membership 1984).
Married Tera Lynn Caudill, July 18, 1992. Children: William J. V, Brittany L.