Jacob T. Thiel

Jacob T. Thiel, 29-year-old resident of Mooreton, ND formerly of Pierz, MN passed away Saturday, May 31, 2025 at his home. A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 P.M on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at the 37 Acres Campground in Little Falls, MN. Caring for Jacob and his family is the LeMieur Funeral Home in Little Falls, MN. Jacob was born on July 7, 1995, in Spokane, Washington, to Sharla (Rausch) Lidberg and Craig Thiel. He graduated from Pierz Healy High School with the Class of 2014, where he made lifelong friends who became like family. Jacob had a special gift for bringing people together and could always make those around him smile and laugh with his goofy humor and caring ways. After high school, Jacob ventured out and eventually settled in Fargo, North Dakota, with his best friend, Richard Forbes. In 2016, while working at McDonald’s, he met the love of his life and forever best friend, Santasia Hill. Together, they built a beautiful life, welcoming their first child, Willow, in 2021, and their second child, Ashton, in 2023. Jacob’s children and fiancée were the light of his life. He was a devoted and proud father who worked hard to provide for his family, always putting his kids first and cherishing every moment spent making memories with them. Jacob loved spending time with his family and friends. He enjoyed disc golf, attending concerts, playing video games, cheering on the Seattle Seahawks, and hanging out with his brothers and sisters. He later moved to Mooreton, North Dakota, where he worked at MINDAC and later at WCCO as a press operator. In each place he lived and worked, Jacob made a lasting impact on everyone he met. Jacob never hesitated to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. His thoughtful nature and caring heart will be deeply missed by all who were fortunate to call him a friend or family member. Jacob is survived by his children, Willow and Ashton Thiel; fiancée, Santasia Hill of Mooreton, ND; mother, Sharla (David) Lidberg of St. Cloud, MN; father, Craig (Brandy) Thiel of Spokane, WA; brother, Ezra Hammond of Long Beach, WA; sisters, Payton Hammond of New Braunfels, TX, Savanna Thiel of Spokane, WA; step-sisters, Sakeedra Brooks of Spokane, WA, Jenna (Garrett) Okerstrom of St. Joseph, MN; grandparents, Pam Rausch and Ted Johnson of Spokane, WA, Pat and Laurie Theil of Spokane, WA; step-grandmother, Nancy Lidberg of Sauk Rapids, MN and many aunts, uncles, friends and co-workers. He was preceded in death by great-grandparetns, Vic (Betty) Rausch of Spokane, WA, Ted Johnson Sr. of Spokane, WA; uncle, Kent Johnsen of Aberdeen, SD, cousin, Cheyenne Rausch of Spokane, WA; bestfriend and brother, “Little” Andy Taylor of Fergus Falls, MN.

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Jacob T. Thiel

July 7, 1995 - May 31, 2025