Sharon A. Thayse

Sharon Ann Thayse, 79, Casco, passed away on September 15, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 23, 1944, to the late Edwin and Mary (De Namur) Gilson. On June 14, 1960, Sharon married the love of her life, Gary Thayse at St. Hubert's in Rosiere. In the early years she worked at Marchant's Food in Brussels, and then after they purchased the Thayse Family Farm from Louis and Elizabeth Thayse, she farmed alongside Gary, plus raised their five children. She was the organist for St. Hubert's Church for many years. She enjoyed snowmobiling, cutting lawn, playing softball, and music. She loved our Annual Thayse Family Week in St. Germaine. Sharon's pride and joy were her 10 grandkids and 13 great-grandchildren, they always put a sparkle in her eye.

Sharon was a woman of deep faith with an enduring work ethic. She was never afraid of work and was always willing to engage in all aspects of running the family farm. As Gary worked out at the paper mill, driving school bus, and 27 years on the county board, Sharon cared for the farm.

Sharon is survived by her husband Gary; her children, Lori (Mike) Hucek, Luxemburg, Todd (Debbie) Thayse, Forestville, Greg (Cheryl) Thayse, Forestville, Jamie Thayse, Casco, Kim (Gary) Gomand, New Franken; grandchildren, Stacy (Eric) Eastman, Katie (Tom) Lowery, Kyle (Cori) Thayse, Cory (Cindy) Thayse, Kailyn (Nate) Jauquet, Justin Thayse, Brandon (Hailey) Thayse, Madysen (fiancé Trevor) Thayse, Max Thayse, Dylan (special friend Callie) Gomand; great-grandchildren, Lydia (special friend Garrett) Haen, Ella and Nora Eastman, Charlotte and Sawyer Lowrey, Morgan DeJardin, Harper & Greyson Thayse, McKenzie & Kaylie Thayse, Jamison, Myles, and Henry Jauquet; sisters, Rita Everard, Casco, and Marilyn Carpenter, De Pere; and sister-in-law, Jean Thayse, Casco; also survived by nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Edwin and Mary Gilson; an infant sister; father- and mother-in-law, Louis and Elizabeth Thayse; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Marie (Melvin) Tombal, Albert (Ruth) Thayse, Allen Thayse, Roy Everard, and Larry Carpenter; also, a niece and a nephew.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, from 3:00 to 7:00 pm at Kinnard Funeral & Cremation Services - Casco with a prayer service at 7:00 pm. Visitation will continue Thursday morning, September 19 from 9:30 to 11:00 am at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Lincoln, with Mass of Christian Burial to take place at 11:00 am with Fr. Dennis Drury officiating. Burial will follow at St. Hubert's Church Cemetery, Rosiere. Kinnard Funeral & Cremation Services is assisting the family. Online condolence messages may be shared at KinnardFCS.com.

A special thank you to Mindy and her staff at Sycamore Lodge for the exceptional care during mom's short stay. Also, to Lyman, Krystal, and staff at St. Croix Hospice.