William A. "Bill" Theis

William A. "Bill" Theis, 70, of No. Main St., Fall River, formerly of So. Main St., a retired Burger King District Manager, husband of Rose M. (Martins) Theis, died Tuesday, October 22, 2013. A loving husband, father and "PePa", he leaves besides his wife of 50 years, 5 children, Rose Berry and her husband Kenneth of Taunton, Edward Theis and Cheryl Theis, both of Fall River, Kevin Theis and his wife Lori-Lyn of Somerset and Jackie Theis of Taunton; grandchildren Michael J. Shoesmith and his fiancée Susy Arruda, Ashley and David Robert, Chelsea, Andrea, Connor, Madison and Mason Theis and Kenneth and Joshua Berry; great-grandsons, Nathan Theis and Patrick Berry; siblings, George W. Patton and Colleen Patton, both of Fall River and nieces and nephews. He was the son of the late William H. and Katherine (Perry) Theis. His funeral will be held Friday at 8:00 AM from the AUCLAIR FUNERAL HOME, 690 So. Main St., Fall River, with a funeral mass at St. Anne Church at 9:00 AM. Burial, St. Patrick Cemetery. Visitation, Thursday 4:00 to 8:00 PM. LARGE PARKING AREA and BARRIER-FREE ENTRANCE at the rear of funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Catholic Charities Appeal, PO Box 1470, Fall River MA 02722.