18 MARCH 2024 WorldWide Drilling Resource® In Memoriam Peter Joseph “Pete” Thein (1938~2024) National Ground Water Association (NGWA) Past President Peter Joseph Thein passed away January 10, 2024. Born in Montevideo, Minnesota, Pete was raised in Clara City with his 12 siblings. Over six feet tall and powerfully built, he was a good athlete and developed a lifelong love of sports. He graduated from St. Cloud State in 1960, then earned a master of business administration degree from the University of Iowa in 1963. Pete went to work at Continental Oil Co. in Lincoln, Nebraska. Soon after, he married Mary Ann, and together they raised two children, in Spicer, Minnesota, where they shared a love of the lakes, spending time with friends, and the game of golf. Later with his brothers Stanley and Dennis, Peter ran Thein Well, Inc., a fifth-generation water well company, for over 50 years. After serving as NGWA President in 1993, the association’s Ross L. Oliver Award was bestowed upon Pete in 1994, then the Life Member Award was given in 2000. He was also President of the Minnesota Water Well Association and Trustee of the American Ground Water Trust. Pete also earned NGWA’s top certification - the Master Groundwater Contractor designation. He cherished his entire family: children, grandchildren, sisters, brothers, cousins, nieces, nephews, in-laws, and stepfamily. At any given time, and with a full heart, he knew who was doing what and where they were doing it. He enjoyed getting to know all people and finding out more about their lives. He was an eternal optimist and believed in the fruits of hard work. Through his union to Madonna Raye Pierce in 1998, he found love, art, beauty, and additional family. Madonna passed away in the fall of 2020. Pete is survived by his children Jay (Melinda) and Steffanie (Paul), as well as many grandchildren, family, and friends who will miss his big baritone voice, big heart, and bright blue eyes. Marc Layne Baptist (1961~2024) The Alberta Water Well Drilling Association is mourning the loss of Marc Layne Baptist on January 13, 2024, who was a sales manager for Electric Motor Service Limited in Edmonton. He was a deeply loved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, and friend who loved to golf and spend time with family. Marc also enjoyed do-it-yourself projects and reading his Bible or spiritual books everyday. Marc will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife Darcy; children Marc Jr., Krista (Geoff), Kristen (Wyatt), Thomas, and Steven; grandchildren Augustus, Avery, and Emily; mother Grace; and sister Leslie (Jim). He will also be missed by his best friend Oscar, as well his extended family and a host of friends. He was predeceased by his father Delmar, sister Linda, niece Sherri, and stepfather Norm. Lest we forget . . . GROUNDWATER Week 2023 Dealmakers Send your deals to: michele@worldwidedrillingresource.com The crew from Willis Drilling & Pump of Snowflake, Arizona, were pleased to display their new lifted pump hoist from TDH Manufacturing of Rhome, Texas. TDH Manufacturing Preferred Pump’s Randy (L) and Pulstar Mfg’s Marty (R) of Dodge, Nebraska, with Josh, Julia, and John of Jurgensen Pump & Well Service of McGregor, Texas, displaying a new Pulstar pump hoist. Pulstar Manufacturing/Preferred Pump Brian with 2M Company of Missoula, Montana, helped the Ace Drilling Team of Polson, Montana, show their new 10K pump hoist by Horizon Hoist/ TDH Manufacturing. 2M Company The large group from Janysek Water Well Service of Hobson, Texas, and their bright red pump hoist from Pulstar Manufacturing of Dodge, Nebraska.
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