Thorle A. Plahn
February 25, 2012

Thorle A. Plahn

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Thorle was born July 4, 1920 in Avoca, Iowa to Ricklef and Irma (Aldrich) Plahn. He grew up in Avoca and graduated from Avoca High School in 1937.

On December 2, 1940, Thorle was married to Arlene Sorensen. He served in the 325th United States Army Air Force from September of 1943 to March of 1946. Early in his working years, he worked for area farmers in the Avoca and Harlan areas of Iowa. From 1951 to '53, he was employed by the Manning Elevator in Manning, Iowa, then from 1953 to '60, he was with the I & K Grain and Feeds of Irwin, Iowa. In 1960, the family moved to Fremont, where he was employed by the Fremont Farmers Union, and then he worked for Walnut Grove Feeds in Spirit Lake, Iowa during the years of 1969 & '70. From 1970 to '73, he was with the Rising City Coop in Rising City, Nebraska. From 1973 to '84, he worked for the Friend Coop in Friend, Nebraska. In 1984 he retired and again moved to Fremont and has resided here since.

Thorle was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Fremont. He was also a member and Past President of the Golden 'K' Kiwanis Club, and a member of the Eagles Aerie 200, and American Legion Post 20, all of Fremont. He was a member and Past Master of the Friend Masonic Lodge No. 72 A.F. & A.M. in Friend, Nebraska, and also a member of Sesotris Shrine Center of Lincoln.

Thorle was preceded in death by his wife Arlene in July of 2004, by a son Jack Charles Plahn (died in the Vietnam Conflict), and a sister Margaret.

Survivors: daughter - Jolene and husband John Nolan of Omaha
3 sons - Rickie and wife Connie Plahn of Fremont
Thomas and wife Esther Plahn of Fremont
Jeffrey Plahn of Fremont
11 grandchildren
29 great grandchildren

The funeral service will be 10 AM Wednesday (Febr. 29th) at the First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Greg Hall officiating. The committal will follow in Memorial Cemetery with Military Honors by the Fremont Honor Guard (American Legion Post 20 & VFW Post 854). Memorials may be directed to the family for later designation.

Visitation at the Ludvigsen Mortuary, Fremont, will be on Tuesday from 4 to 8 PM, with the family receiving friends from 6 to 8 PM.

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Visitation
Ludvigsen Mortuary - Fremont
With Family from 6pm to 8pm
1249 E. 23rd St.
Fremont, NE  68025
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Service
First United Methodist Church
815 N. Broad
Fremont, NE  68025
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Interment
Memorial Cemetery
With Military Honors by Fremont Honor Guard
800 W. 23rd St.
Fremont, NE  68025
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Condolences(8)

  1. Gary Boies
    To Jolene , Jeff , Ricky , Tom and your extended families my deepest condolences go out to you all. It's always sad to lose a parent or grandparent. Again my condoleneces to you all and may he rest in peace with the Lord.
  2. David Smith and Priscilla McClain
    We only met TP a few years ago when he visited Washington but we flew out to see him on his 90th birthday celebration. We admired him greatly. David prayed at his church for TP on Sunday. David and TP shared their war experiences when able to spend time together. May he rest in peace.
  3. David Christensen & family
    Our thoughts and prayers are with all of "Teep's" family. He was a wonderful person and friend. Be at peace, Teep, we all loved you. Elaine, David, and Sandy Christensen
  4. Debbie Brooks
    So sorry to hear about Thorle. I always admire him for the wonderful care he gave his wife. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
  5. Howard Larson
    "T P" hired me and I worked for him at the Fremont Farmers Union from 1967 to 1970. What a great man! He was firm with what needed to be done, aprreciative for what was done, and helpful to get things done. I was there when Jack was reported MIA and there when the facts came out. I attended Jacks funeral. I knew Rick through the Gerald Sampter store (where I still buy suits) and learned his Mom was in Merrick Manor and that T P visited often. At that time my mother lived at Merrick Manor (for 4 1/2 years). I made it a point to look him up while there visiting my mom. It was always fun to visit briefly with T P. My sympathy to Rick and the rest of the family.
  6. Becky and Sue Treanor
    It has been many years since our last visit with Uncle Thorle. We remember the one or two day visits once a year, when mom & dad took vacation back to Iowa to see grandparents & relatives. The memories of Uncle Thorle are treasured in our childhood. We will miss his phone calls to mom every few months to update each other on what was going on with their families. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with our cousins and their families at a difficult time in your lives. Becky and Sue
  7. Pam (Treanor) McCauley
    Although I didn't get to see UncleThorle very often, he remained one of my favorites, and his passing will leave a large hole in the hearts of his Lancaster, PA family. My sincere condolences to all of my cousins and families. Pam
  8. Stephanie Burke
    Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss...our thoughts are with your family during this difficult time. Mike and Stephanie Burke and family
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