John Thomas STRANGE, Sr.

STRANGE, MCMILLIAN, CAREY, OLSON, LANGERMAN, VIVONE, JORGENSEN, SHILLINGTON

Posted By: Sarah Thorson Little (email)
Date: 2/10/2024 at 13:06:54

May 30, 1933 --- September 12, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of John “Tom” Thomas Strange, Sr. announce his passing on Wednesday, September 12, 2018, in Fremont, Nebraska after a heart attack, at the age of 85.

Tom was born in Murray, Utah, to Faye (McMillian) and William Strange on May 30, 1933. He grew up with an older brother, Bill, and a younger sister, Penny. He graduated from the University of Utah with a degree in Agriculture. He served in the Army during the Korean War, and was honorably discharged as an E4 Corporal.

Tom married his wife, Velma [(Carey) Olson](Olson) Strange, on August 31, 1962. He began working for Hormel in Clarion, Iowa and was transferred to Fremont, Nebraska, in 1979. Tom retired from Hormel after 28 years. Fishing and hunting were two of his favorite hobbies during the warm months. He and Velma traveled the United States in their motorhome and would snowbird in Arizona enjoying the sunny days.

Tom was preceded in death by his wife, Velma, his Parents, and will be fondly remembered by his children: Chickie (Phil) Langerman, Cosette Vivone, Susan Jorgensen, Debbie (Pat) Shillington, and John Strange, Jr.; Brother Bill Strange and Sister Penny (Dale) Turner. He will also be remembered by his 14 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, 1 great, great grandchild, and all of his nieces and nephews.

Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, September 25, 2018, at Dugan Funeral Chapel in Fremont, Nebraska. Pastor Scott Jensen will be officiating. A visitation will begin at 9:00 AM prior to the service at Dugan Funeral Chapel.

http://www.duganchapel.com/obituaries/John-T-Strange-Sr?obId=3311825#/obituaryInfo

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[married Velma Marie (Carey) Olson who was married first to Ben Olson]