Beloved HS teacher dies day after retiring

Tuesday, June 6, 2017
PLEASANTON, Calif. -- A beloved high school teacher in the East Bay died a day after retiring.

Eric Thiel's last day at Amador Valley High was Friday. He was found dead Saturday night. The family is waiting word on the cause.
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According to the East Bay Times, Thiel taught for 38 years, seven at Foothill High in Pleasanton and 25 at Amador.

Click here to donate to a GoFundMe account set up for his family.
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