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LaVerne LeRoy “John” Schuning

Birth	:	14 Jun 1935 Avoca, Pottawattamie County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	9 Aug 2019 Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Harlan Cemetery, Harlan, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.6594505, -95.3281403
Description	:	KJAN Radio - Atlantic, Iowa - LaVERNE JOHN SCHUNING, 84, of Harlan, died Friday, Aug. 9th, at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital. Funeral services for LaVERNE SCHUNING will be held 10:30-a.m. Wed., Aug. 14th, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, in Harlan. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan has the arrangements. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Tue., Aug. 13th, from 8-a.m. until 8-p.m., with the family greeting friends from 5-until 7-p.m. Burial is in the Harlan Cemetery. LaVERNE JOHN SCHUNING is survived by: His sons – Craig (Karla) Schuning, of Shawnee, KS., & Trent Schuning, of... Read More	KJAN Radio - Atlantic, Iowa - LaVERNE JOHN SCHUNING, 84, of Harlan, died Friday, Aug. 9th, at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital. Funeral services for LaVERNE SCHUNING will be held 10:30-a.m. Wed., Aug. 14th, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, in Harlan. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan has the arrangements. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Tue., Aug. 13th, from 8-a.m. until 8-p.m., with the family greeting friends from 5-until 7-p.m. Burial is in the Harlan Cemetery. LaVERNE JOHN SCHUNING is survived by: His sons – Craig (Karla) Schuning, of Shawnee, KS., & Trent Schuning, of Portsmouth. His daughter – Janelle (Kurt) [Shuning] Musfeldt, of Harlan. His brothers – Steve (Rita) Osbahr, of Avoca, and Larry (Connie) Osbahr, of Arvada, CO. His sisters – Donna Hansen, and Debbie (Jerry) Stendrup, all of Harlan; and Karen Pope, & Dianna (Dennis) Taylor, all of Avoca. 5 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. --- Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa LaVerne John Schuning June 14, 1935 - August 9, 2019 LaVerne LeRoy "John" Schuning, son of Lloyd and Ella (Neve) Schuning, was born on June 14, 1935 in Avoca, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Avoca, Iowa. He attended school in Avoca. At age 17, he left high school and joined the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict. He spent 14 months in Korea and achieved the rank of Staff Sargent. After discharging from the Army and returning home to Avoca, he began driving truck for the Alfalfa Mill and Schueman Brothers, among various other jobs. On August 7th, 1959, John was united in marriage to Doris Niklasen at Bethany Lutheran Church in Kimballton, Iowa. To this union three children were born: Janelle, Craig, and Trent. In 1961, the family moved to Harlan, Iowa, where Doris continued her teaching career and John began working for the Nishnabotna Valley REC. In 1973, John opened his own electrical business in Harlan, Schuning Electric, which he operated it until 1984. He then became employed with Farmers Mutual Cooperative Telephone Company, from where he retired in 1993. On April 1, 1993, John was diagnosed with inoperable lung cancer. After months of treatment, he was informed that he was cancer free, and was called a "walking miracle". The family was blessed with an additional 26 wonderful years with John. John was very active in the Harlan community. He was an active member, followed by honorary member, of the Harlan Fire Department. He served on the Veteran's Memorial Commission Board, was a past Masonic member and also a past member of the Harlan Shrine Club, and served in the Iowa National Guard. John was a member of the American Legion Post #150. He was active as the chairman for the American Legion fireworks committee for over 25 years. Doris and John were extremely active for over 20 years in the American Cancer Society, served on the American Cancer Board, and were instrumental in the startup of the cancer support group at the Harlan hospital as well as bringing the Relay for Life to Shelby County. John volunteered with Road to Recovery and drove many patients to their treatment appointments. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Harlan. John's commitment to the community did not go unnoticed. He received the honors of Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year in 2001 and FMCTC Hometown Hero in 2004. John kept busy with family, friends, and hobbies. Family was a big part of John's life. He enjoyed his grandchildren tremendously. His favorite way to spend his time included attending his grandchildren's programs, games, concerts, and various other activities. John and Doris often traveled to Texas, where they spent time with friends and made many new ones. He never met a stranger. John enjoyed attending daily Burger King coffee club. He was an avid collector of NASCAR, Texaco, and sports memorabilia. John passed away on Friday, August 9, 2019, at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa, having attained the age of eighty four years, one month, and twenty six days. He is preceded in death by his wife, Doris; parents Lloyd Schuning and Ella Osbahr; and three sisters: Jacqueline Page; Carol Schneider; and Bonnie Jean Damgaard. He is survived by his children: Janelle and her husband Kurt Musfeldt of Harlan, Iowa; Craig Schuning and his wife Karla of Shawnee, Kansas; and Trent Schuning and his wife Traci of Portsmouth, Iowa; five grandchildren: Chelsea Musfeldt; Thane Schuning and his wife Nicole; and Taylor, Tifani, and Taryn Schuning; one great-granddaughter: Gwendolyn Schuning; his four sisters: Donna Hansen of Harlan, Iowa; Karen Pope of Avoca, Iowa; Diana and her husband Dennis Taylor of Avoca, Iowa; and Debbie and her husband Jerry Stendrup of Harlan, Iowa; his two brothers: Steve Osbahr and his wife Rita of Avoca, Iowa; and Larry Osbahr and his wife Connie of Arvada, Colorado; his special friend: Sally Bugge of Council Bluffs, Iowa; nieces, nephews, other family members, and many friends. He will be missed by everyone who knew and loved him. ---

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Where is LaVerne LeRoy “John” Schuning's memorial?
LaVerne LeRoy “John” Schuning's memorial is located at: Harlan Cemetery, Harlan, Shelby County, USA.
When did LaVerne LeRoy “John” Schuning death?
LaVerne LeRoy “John” Schuning death on 9 Aug 2019 in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.6594505
Longitude: -95.3281403

Family Members:

Parent

(unknow - unknow)

Ella Adella Neve Osbahr

(1914 - 2004)

Spouse

Doris Marie Niklasen Schuning

(1938 - 2008)

Siblings

Jacqueline Margaret Schuning Page

(1937 - 1989)

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