Thea Theissen

Rose M. “Thea” Theissen (born 28 December 1907) is an American supercentenarian who is currently unvalidated.

Biography
Theissen was born to Mary and Clement Schaefer on 28 December 1907 in Breckenridge, Minnesota. She married Elmer Theissen in 1929, and the couple had three children. Elmer owned a drug store in Fort Madison, Iowa, and Thea worked with him at the store. They were married for 62 years before Elmer died in 1991.

Theissen currently lives with her daughter in Merrill, Wisconsin. She reportedly enjoys knitting, playing cards, and reading. She became a supercentenarian in December 2017.