THRAEN, LaVerne N, Sr. - age 86 years of Omaha, went to be with the Lord May 31, 2008. LaVerne is a retired self-employed barber. He served during WWII in the United States Army. Preceded in death by: Wife of 60 years, Iona Son, Michael L. Thraen 7 Brothers 1 Sister Survived by: Children, Iona Thraen Thomas (Trisha) Thraen Jerome (Linda) Thraen Annette (James) Fisher LaVerne Thraen, Jr. Grandchildren, Clarice Timothy Matthew Ryan Clayton Andrew Sister, Josephine Rial Many devoted Nieces, Nephews, Friends, Customers and Family Visitation: Monday, 4:00 to 8:00 PM with a Vigil service at 6:30 PM at Braman Mortuary Funeral Service: Tuesday, 10:30 AM at St. Margaret Mary's Church (6116 Dodge St.) Interment: Tuesday, 2:30 PM at St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery in Westphalia, IA Braman Mortuary 1702 N. 72nd Street Omaha, NE 68114 402.391.2171 Memorials may be directed to St. Margaret Mary's Church