Thielen, Linda Kaye (Seiler) age 68, of Champlin, born June 8, 1951 in Minneapolis, MN to Ray J. Seiler, Jr and Bernice (Nitz) Novotny. Minnetonka H.S. Class of 1969. Married David Lapic (1971). Married Albert L. Thielen (1990). Preceded in death by husband, Albert L. Thielen; grandparents, Elsie and Fred Nitz; Ray and Frances Seiler; father, Ray Seiler, Jr.; step-father, Edwin Novotny; parents in-law, Einer and Margaret Lapic; Charles and Martha Thielen. She will be deeply missed by her daughters, April Glander (Jacob), Erin Thorner (Dave Glunz); grandchildren, Riley and Madeline Glander; Kaylee Thorner; Jena, Easton, Colton Glunz; mother, Bernice Novotny; brother, Ray (Laura) Seiler; sisters, Julie (DuWayne) Russell, Karen (David) Albright; her cats, Micah and Vernon; loyal dog, Grace Klein; other family and friends. Linda spread happiness making home-made candies for others. She loved her family and all animals. Celebration of Life 12pm Saturday, February 29th at Christ Community Moravian Church, 13250 93rd Avenue N., Maple Grove (763-420-7187) with visitation 1 hour before service.