Edward F. Thiel; beloved husband of Marianne, dear father of Clayton (Pam), grandfather of Natalie (Paul) & Alia, great-grandfather of Amir & Theo. Ed was born in Salem, MO on Oct.19, 1927 to Frank & Meta Thiel. He was adopted by Mr. & Mrs. Clayton McCausland and was raised on their farm in St. Charles County. Ed was a farmer and a teacher. He was honored by the St. Charles Soil & Water District for his work in conservation and by the St. Charles Social Justice Alliance for his civic work.