James Theissen

James P. Theissen, 85, of Edgewood, passed away Friday, July 23rd at St. Elizabeth
in Edgewood. Mr. Theissen is the retired CEO and President of Suburban Federal
Savings and Loan. He is pre-deceased by his sons, Jimmy Theissen- 1949, and
Billy Theissen -1958. He is survived by his wife, Esther Theissen of Crestview Hills,
daughters, Mary Lou Lemker of Crestview Hills and Terry Lubrecht of Edgewood, sons,
Steve Theissen of Crescent Springs and John Theissen of Ft. Mitchell, sisters, Ruth
Roth of Villa Hills, Norma Broering of Ft. Wright, Eleanor Dietz of Ft. Wright, and Louise
Theissen of Taylor Mill, a brother, Paul Theissen of Covington, 9 grandchildren and 2
great grandchildren.

Mr. Theissen served as a marine during WWII serving on the Pacific Front. He has
spent many hours of service in programs at Notre Dame Academy, Xavier University,
Covington Catholic High School, St. Henry District High School, and Thomas More
College. He served on the Board of Directors for the Diocesan Catholic Children’s
Home for 10 years. He also was a Kentucky Colonel, a member of the Knights of
Columbus, an active member of the Diocesan Cursillo Movement, and a member
of the St. Henry Volunteer Hall of Fame. He was instrumental in the success of the
new St. Pius X Church constructed in 1988, and the new St. Henry District High
School. He was a member of St. Pius X Church where he served as a president
of the Holy Name Society, and a graduate of Latin School, and Xavier University.

Mr. Theissen’s visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 28th, from 9:30 AM to Noon at
St. Pius X Church in Edgewood, with Mass of Christian Burial following at Noon. Burial
will be at St. Mary Cemetery in Ft. Mitchell.

Memorials are suggested to the Catholic educational institution of your choice.