ABOUT THIBBYS

HERE HE IS...THE MAN, THE MYTH, THE LEGEND, AND ORIGINAL FOUNDER OF THIBBYS - JOHN THIBODEAU - A SCREENSHOT OF HIM APPEARING IN A WLUK NEWS INTERVIEW ON JULY 8, 2012.

OUR STORY

It all began in the summer of 2003 when John and Lisa Thibodeau decided to open their first ice cream truck just in time for the July 4th weekend. What started as a side business for a little extra income quickly turned into something much bigger. Whether they realized it or not, Thibbys Ice Cream Truck became a beloved fixture in Green Bay. Over the years, John and Lisa received numerous accolades and media recognition, but the most rewarding part of their journey was the smiling faces they saw each day. One such article, published on July 6, 2004, came just one year after the truck first hit the streets.

NEW OWNERS STORY

After serving the community with joy for fourteen years, John and Lisa made the bittersweet decision to sell their beloved ice cream truck. In 2017, Bob Patterson and Terri Larson took over, continuing the Thibbys legacy and keeping the business thriving. However, by 2021, Terri posted on Facebook that they had reached a crossroads: “We want to thank you all for your support and loyalty. Unfortunately, we are so busy that we can’t keep up. So, we’ve made the tough decision to sell the business to someone who can take it to the next level. We wanted to reach out to our friends, family, and customers first, to see if there was someone who already knew and loved Thibbys and would want to take over.”

Enter the Duncan family, who had been enjoying Thibbys ice cream at family gatherings since 2012. They saw the opportunity as the perfect way to keep the tradition alive and continue making memories with the Green Bay community.

In 2024, Owen Wick needed to find a summer job, and became the proud owner of Thibbys Ice Cream Truck with the support of his family! After retiring the classic yellow truck with over 350,000 miles on it, Thibbys had a new truck and continued to grow the business. At the end of the season in 2025, he decided it was time to focus on college opportunities in Montana, and sold Thibbys to the proud new owners!

The Milz family is eager to continue the Thibbys tradition. As teachers, it is a great opportunity for us to work with our high school daughters and continue to bring smiles to Brown County by serving up sweet treats that continue to make Thibbys a community favorite!

We look forward to seeing you this summer!