Thelma Mathes

Thelma Mathes, 99, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at Avera Mother Joseph Manor Aberdeen, SD.

Visitation and refreshments will be 3-5 p.m., Thursday, November 3, 2022, at Schriver’s Memorial Fellowship Center.

Burial will be at Thelma’s family plot at Greenlawn Cemetery in Lamar, NE, at a later date.

Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary and Crematory, 414 5th Avenue NW, Aberdeen, is in charge of arrangements.  Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.schriversmemorial.com.

Thelma A. Mathes was born January 10, 1923, to Charles and Agnes (Brown) Cooper in Lamar, NE.  In 1947, she married Ralph C. Allgaier.  From this union came one son: Rand.  Following Ralph’s passing in 1977, Thelma married Ivan Mathes in 1982.

Thelma moved to Aberdeen from Sioux Falls in 1976.  While living in Aberdeen she worked for North Central Harvestore Systems until her retirement.  Thelma enjoyed playing bridge with her friends.

Grateful for having shared Thelma’s life are her son: Rand Allgaier of Syracuse, NY; Luella Miller; and many nieces and nephews and their children.

Thelma was preceded in death by both husbands Ralph and Ivan; one sister; and four brothers.

Thelma’s family would like to thank all of the nurses and staff at Davis Court, Nano Nagel Village, Mother Joseph Manor, and Avera Hospital for the wonderful care they provided.

In lieu of flowers, the family prefers donations to any favorite charity.