Daryl Albert Thiel

Daryl Albert Thiel, Bonners Ferry ID, age 77, passed away on October 18, 2019, after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease at his home surrounded by his family.   He was born and raised in Eau Claire, WI on January 29, 1942. Daryl went to EC Memorial High School and graduated in the class of 1960, he then attended the University of Arizona in Tucson, where he studied architecture. Daryl served with the Wisconsin National Guard for six years as a communications officer. During that time, he worked as a surveyor for Eau Claire County he lived in Fall Creek, and then moved to Bowling Green KY and to Mauston, WI where he worked for Mathy Construction, LaCrosse, WI.   In 1986, he moved to Bonners Ferry after purchasing Sandaker Excavating starting American Materials, Inc. which is still in operation today. Daryl had a passion for hunting and being in the outdoors. He also had a passion for speed either taking jet boat rides up the Kootenai River, skiing, snowmobiling and hot rods; including his 1957 Chevy and 1940 Willy’s Coupe.   On November 13, 1971 Daryl married Elizabeth (Buzz) Eggelston and together they raise two children. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth; their children Erika (John) Jeffries; Tate (Brandy) Thiel and grandchildren Avalon, Annika and Emil. Sister Karen (Jim) Severson, and many nieces & nephews.   Daryl is preceded in death by his parents Albert & Alice Thiel; sister Donna Mattson. Niece Lily Severson. A private service will be held at his cabin on Katka Mountain, ID with a Celebration of Life at The Northwoods Tavern on November 3 at 3:00 p.m.   The Thiel Family would like to thank the Auburn Crest Hospice and Wellspring Meadows for their excellent and compassionate care they provided Daryl in his final days.   In lieu of flowers, gifts can may be made in tribute to Daryl to the Parkinson’s Foundation at https://www.parkinson.org/. To express condolences online please visit https://www.bonnersferryfuneralhome.com/