Obituary: Dundalk Community Leader Fred Thiess
Fred Thiess, 71, a longtime community leader and activist, died Monday of cancer.
Dundalk community and elected leaders have hearts heavy with the news of the death of Fred Thiess, an ever-constant presence in many of Greater Dundalk's organizations and efforts. Thiess, 71, a community activist involved in a range of activities and causes from recreation council programs to civic associations and local politics, died Monday, just about a month after being diagnosed with advanced lung cancer. "I just can't believe this happened," Sen. Norman Stone said Tuesday in a voice heavy with emotion. "It's hard to express your feelings for not only a colleague but a good friend." Thiess was involved in local recreation council activities and was president of the New 7th Democratic Club and the Wells-McComas Civic Association, …
Gary Rader
12:03 am on Monday, December 31, 2012
Thousands of friends he has made in his time. A Thousand memories in the past 15 years he has created for me. Thank You Fred. I'll miss you my friend, Gary Rader and family. more ›