The Superintendent of Edinburg School District has passed away after a short fight with cancer.  Benjamin Theilen was 44 years old and was diagnosed with advanced pancreatic cancer on November 10th. He died on Tuesday. 

Theilen began working at Pleasant Plains Middle School as an 8th grade math teacher before becoming assistant principal and principal.  He was currently serving as superintendent of schools for the community of Edinburg. Theilen enjoyed coaching and was a huge Cardinals and Illini fan. He is survived by his wife Morgan M. Theilen (Park) and their three children Grayson, Monroe, and Emmerson.  

The visitation will be from 4-8 PM on Monday, December 12th, and the funeral will be held at 10 AM on Tuesday, December 13th, at West Side Christian Church with burial afterward at Farmington Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to Morgan M. Theilen for their children’s education fund.  

Regional Radio News sends its deepest condolences.