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LaVerne Albert Opkis

Birth	:	31 Aug 1949
Death	:	10 Jul 2020 Creighton, Knox County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Greenwood Cemetery, Creighton, Knox County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.4747009, -97.9096985
Description	:	Graveside services for LaVerne Opkis, age 70, of Creighton, Nebraska will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at Greenwood Cemetery in Creighton. Reverend Jeremy Hans will officiate. Limited visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Brockhaus Funeral Home in Creighton. Social distancing guidelines will be followed. LaVerne died Friday, July 10, 2020, at his residence. LaVerne Albert Opkis was born August 31, 1949, to Albert and Elda (Beckmann) Opkis. He was baptized in Christ Lutheran Church in Bazile Mills. LaVerne grew up and lived his entire life east of Creighton. After high... Read More	Graveside services for LaVerne Opkis, age 70, of Creighton, Nebraska will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at Greenwood Cemetery in Creighton. Reverend Jeremy Hans will officiate. Limited visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Brockhaus Funeral Home in Creighton. Social distancing guidelines will be followed. LaVerne died Friday, July 10, 2020, at his residence. LaVerne Albert Opkis was born August 31, 1949, to Albert and Elda (Beckmann) Opkis. He was baptized in Christ Lutheran Church in Bazile Mills. LaVerne grew up and lived his entire life east of Creighton. After high school, he began farming on the family homestead. LaVerne married Ellen Jacob on April 14, 1973, and they were blessed with three daughters, Geni, Denise, and Beth. LaVerne loved the farm and the life it provided for his family. He spent a few years driving truck and enjoyed the sights and the people he met along the way. No matter what odd job he was doing, the farm was where his heart remained. Life was always busy however, Laverne knew that to truly enjoy life you had to take advantage of the moments you were blessed with and have faith that all things would work the way they were intended to. He loved the outdoors and his time fishing and camping. His wife, children, and grandchildren were his pride and joy. Grateful for sharing his life are his wife of 47 years, Ellen; daughters, Geni (Charles) Shefl of Creighton, Denise Roth and fiancé Zach Uehling of Pierce, and Beth Opkis of Bloomfield; grandchildren, Caitlin, Anthony, Christopher, and Matthew Shefl, and Devan and Rhylie Roth of Pierce; siblings, Gary (Rebah) Opkis of Creighton and Janet (Dennis) Deboer of Tabor, South Dakota; sisters-in-law, Darla Jacob of Beresford, South Dakota, Melva Tranmer of Pierce, and Carol (Steve) Stalling of Wausa; brothers-in-law, Larry (Terri) Jacob of Fremont, Gene Jacob of Fremont, and Kenny (Marilyn) Jacob of Bloomfield; numerous nieces and nephews; and special fur baby, Jeffrey. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Elda Opkis; sister-in-law, Sharon Hamm; and brothers-in-law, Marvin Jacob, Donald Jacob, Dale Jacob, and Dean Jacob.

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Where is LaVerne Albert Opkis's memorial?
LaVerne Albert Opkis's memorial is located at: Greenwood Cemetery, Creighton, Knox County, USA.
When did LaVerne Albert Opkis death?
LaVerne Albert Opkis death on 10 Jul 2020 in Creighton, Knox County, Nebraska, USA
Where are the coordinates of the LaVerne Albert Opkis's memorial?
Latitude: 42.4747009
Longitude: -97.9096985

Family Members:

Parent

Albert Ernst Opkis

(1917 - 1967)

Elda Elouise Beckmann Opkis

(1922 - 2011)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Greenwood Cemetery
Creighton, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4747009, -97.9096985

2. Saint Ludgers Catholic Cemetery
Creighton, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4757000, -97.9092000

3. Rose Hill Cemetery
Creighton, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4756500, -97.9087500

4. Christ Lutheran Cemetery
Bazile Mills, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5106800, -97.9140100

5. Cedar Hill Cemetery
Bazile Mills, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5107994, -97.8972015

6. Winnetoon Cemetery
Winnetoon, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5097198, -97.9550018

7. Olcott Cemetery
Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4668999, -98.0335999

8. Kemma Cemetery
Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5438995, -97.8103027

9. Millerboro Cemetery
Antelope County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4216995, -98.0338974

10. Brunswick Cemetery
Brunswick, Antelope County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3424988, -97.9518967

11. Saint Pauls Catholic Church Cemetery
Plainview, Pierce County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3678700, -97.7959700

12. Pleasant View Cemetery
Plainview, Pierce County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3665310, -97.7959700

13. Gnewuch Gravesite
Center, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5973000, -97.8267800

14. Eden Valley Cemetery
Pierce County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4241982, -97.7177963

15. Morrillville Cemetery
Bloomfield, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5725000, -97.7541000

16. Danish Cemetery
Brunswick, Antelope County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3219800, -97.9125700

17. Plainview Memorial Park Cemetery
Plainview, Pierce County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3512160, -97.7877140

18. Riverside Cemetery
Verdigre, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6011009, -98.0286026

19. Saint Wenceslaus Cemetery
Verdigre, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6039009, -98.0428009

20. Morsett Cemetery
Royal, Antelope County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4349800, -98.1416300

21. Golgotha Lutheran Cemetery
Wausa, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4732600, -97.6609400

22. Hillcrest Cemetery
Verdigre, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6356010, -98.0378036

23. Zion Cemetery
Pierce County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3293991, -97.7371979

24. Pleasant Valley Cemetery
Verdigre, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5678900, -98.1491800