Carl H. Thielking, age 82, of Batesville, died peacefully on Saturday, August 26, 2017, in Batesville, Indiana. He was born on, June 11, 1935, at his farmhouse in Franklin County, IN. Carl is the son of Elsie (Nee: York) and John Thielking. On August 5, 1954 he married the love of his life, Alice (Nee: Jonas) Thielking.
Carl had many jobs including owning a Sinclair service station, working as a part-time police officer for the city of Batesville from the 1960’s to the early 1980’s, and he retired from Hill-Rom where he worked as maintenance in the press room.
Carl was most recognized for riding through town in his motor scooter, accompanied by his two dogs, Jack and Goody. He enjoyed frequent trips to Whites Sale Barn and all area flea markets and yard sales where he would collect his treasures. Carl enjoyed spending much of his time doing outdoor sports, holding a comprehensive fishing and hunting license and taking advantage of all it had to offer.
Carl has been a member of the NRA and NMLRA longer than anyone can even remember. He was an avid black powder shooter at Friendship. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police. He was a 50 plus year member of the Batesville Masonic Lodge #668 F&AM.
Of all of Carl’s hobbies, most importantly, he was a family man. Carl enjoyed frequent visits from his children, and 10 grandchildren. We all know his favorite visits were those of his 13 great-grandchildren.
He is survived by his loving wife, Alice; daughter Ann (Robert) Wernke (Dunedin, FL); sons Jeff (Mari) Thielking (Batesville, IN) and Mitch (Mags) Thielking (Oldenburg, IN); and son-in-law Bill Kennedy (CA).
He was proceeded in death by his parents; sister Mary Lou Backor; daughter Vicki Kennedy; and grandson Phillip Thielking.
Visitation will be held at Meyers Funeral Home in Batesville on Thursday, August 31, 2017 from 10 A.M. to 1 P.M with burial immediately following as Rossburg Cemetery in New Point, IN with Rev. Dave Johnston officiating. Masonic service at 10:00 A.M.
Memorials can be made to the Batesville Masonic Lodge #668 c/o the funeral home. Online condolences www.meyersfuneralhomes.com.