Rev. John B. Theis, S.J. was born August 13, 1857 and entered the Society of Jesus at Exaten, September 22, 1878.
His early teaching period was spent at Prairie du Chien, WI, and in 1889, he went to Ditton Hall, England for theology. His tertianship was spent at Lancashire, England in 1892, after which he came to Canisius University to teach in 1893.
Father Theis served for three years as Rector of Canisius University. He was appointed to this position on August 11, 1898. He served as Prefect of studies at the college following his presidency. In 1902, he left Buffalo for Cleveland, OH where he taught English. In 1909, he was Operarius in Cleveland. Father Theis went to Prairie du Chien, WI, in 1910 where he remained for nine years in the various offices of Procurator, Minister and Spiritual Father. In 1919, he was appointed Superior at Mankato, Minnesota for five years, returning in 1924 to Prairie du Chien as Spiritual Father.
Father Theis died in La Crosse, WI on August 15, 1932.
