LaVerne C. Schoof

LaVerne C. Schoof, 80, of Hebron, Nebraska born to William and Dena (Elting) Schoof on November 14, 1943 in Deshler, Nebraska and passed away on May 5, 2024 at Thayer County Health in Hebron, Nebraska. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the First Community Church in Hebron, Nebraska with Pastor Steve Speichinger presiding. It was LaVerne’s wishes to be cremated and no visitation will be held. Graveside Services will be held following the memorial service at the Rose Hill Cemetery in Hebron, Nebraska. A lunch will be served following the graveside service back at the First Community Church. Memorials are to be directed to the First Community Church. In Lieu of Flowers the family requests plants. LaVerne Christian Schoof was born on November 14, 1943, in Deshler, NE. He was the youngest of six children born to William and Dena (Elting) Schoof. He lived in Thayer County all of his life. He departed this life on May 5, 2024, at the Thayer County Hospital in Hebron, NE. Vern was educated in the Thayer County School System and graduated from Hebron High School in May of 1963. He went to work for Reinke Manufacturing in September of that year until March of 1966. He then worked on the Interstate Highway System until July of 1967. He returned to Reinke and worked there until 1969. From July of 1969 to March of 1974, he worked for Struve Enterprises. On June 3, 1974 he was hired by the Thayer County Roads Department where he worked as a bridge builder and welder. He retired on March 29, 2010, after 36 years of service to Thayer County. Vern enjoyed metal detecting, fishing, gardening, and sitting on his deck and enjoying nature. He loved his animals and many times adopted cats and dogs and gave them loving homes. He was always willing to give a helping hand to whoever needed it. He was known for his fidelity to his loving wife, Vickie and son, David. Preceding him in death are his wife, Vickie; his parents William and Dena; his sisters Arlene, Leona and Evelyn; his brother Clarence and his wife Sharon and their son Jim and brother-in-law Leroy Cottam. Survivors include son David of York and his fiancé Heather Harcrow and her two sons of York; sister Delores Cottam and her two sons Cory and Joe; and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews; sister-in-law Kelly Allen and husband Alexander and daughter Selena of Citrus Heights, California and many friends.

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LaVerne C. Schoof

November 14, 1943 - May 5, 2024