Wayne Thielsen age 88 of Palatine.  Beloved husband of Brenda (nee Neumayer) Thielsen for 52 years. Loving Dad of Jackie (Bob) Schwartz, Angie (Brandon) Burns, and Jeff Thielsen.  Dear Papa of Tyler, Sydney, Maddie, and Cooper.  Cherished brother in-law of Charlie (Debbie) Neumayer and Linda (Rick) Pedi.  Uncle of many. He was very proud to be the owner and founder of WayneCo Energy Services.

Visitation Friday May 8, 2026 at 10:30 am at the Addolorata Villa, 555 McHenry Road, Wheeling, IL followed by a Life Celebration Mass at 11:00  am.  Interment Mt Emblem Cemetery, Elmhurst, IL.

In lieu of flowers donations to St. Jude Children's Hospital or Wounded Warriors would be greatly appreciated.