Thraen, Ronald Carl “Ron” (1940 – 2011)

THRAEN, MILLER, DENSMORE, DENNEY

Posted By: Denise Wurner (email)
Date: 9/19/2013 at 18:47:59

Name of deceased: Ronald Carl "Ron" Thraen

Aged: 71 yrs, 1 mo, and 20 days

Residence: Harlan, IA

Born: Oct. 7, 1940, Harlan, IA

Died: Nov. 27, 2011 at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan, IA

Funeral services: Mass of Christian Burial: Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011, St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Harlan, IA; Rev. John Frost officiated. Burial was at St. Boniface Cemetery in Westphalia, IA.

Survived by: wife of 50 years, Linda Thraen of Harlan, IA; son, Scott Thraen (spouse, Tracey) of Harlan, IA; daughters, Shelly Thraen and Cindy (spouse, Larry) Miller, all of Harlan, IA; grandchildren, Amy, Sara, Sean, Aaron, Jessica, Cory, Rachel, Katie, Jake, and Cassidy; great-grandchildren, Kayden, Madden, Emma, and Ethan; brother, Don Thraen (spouse, Rosie) of Harlan, IA; nieces; nephews; other family members and friends

Predeceased by: Parents, Ambrose and Ariel (nee Densmore) Thraen

Education: attended elementary school at St. Michael’s Catholic School in Harlan, IA, and graduated from Harlan (IA) High School

Religious affiliation: baptized and confirmed at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Harlan, IA

Military service: no information provided

Marriage: Linda Denney; May 1, 1961; St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Harlan, IA

Employment: no information provided

Hobbies/Interests: Ron had a great sense of humor and was considered the king of one-liners. He loved the comedy of Jerry Lewis, Rodney Dangerfield, Carroll O’Connor, and Peter Sellers. He was a big man whose generosity matched his stature. He loved animals, Dale Earnhart, and was a season ticket holder for the University of Iowa Hawkeyes.

Sources: pauleyjones.com