William 'Jack' Thraen
Thraen, William 'Jack'
14 Sep 1937 - 10 Jan 2015
William Jack Thraen, age 77, of Omaha, Nebraska passed away at Via
Christi St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, Kansas, surrounded by his
family on January 10, 2015.
Jack Thraen was born in Sioux City, Iowa to parents Leo J and Elizabeth
Thraen on September 14, 1937. His family moved to Hastings when Jack was
three, then to Omaha when he was five. He attended Lake School and
Sacred Heart School and graduated in 1955 from St. Cecelia High School.
He married in 1958 and from that former union he was blessed with 4
children: Debra, William, Donald and David. On May 11, 1985 he married
Violet Cagle and his family grew to include his stepchildren Ronald and
Renee.
Jack was active as an officer in the Labor Union and was in the Naval
Reserves from 1955 until 1963. He was employed at Western Electric as an
apprentice, then a machinist and worked there for 35 years. After his
retirement at the age of 55, he took up the hobby of growing orchids,
was involved in orchid shows, and served two terms as President of the
Greater Omaha Orchid Society.
Jack and Vi enjoyed traveling on scenic trips to National Parks, orchid
shows, and visiting family across the country. He was an active member
of Olive Crest United Methodist Church, serving for numerous years as
Chair of Trustees. He also chaired both Administrative Council and,
until recently, Staff Parish Relations committee.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Violet Kies Thraen of
Omaha, Nebraska; children: Debra Carrigan and husband Lon of Danville,
Illinois; William G, Thraen and wife Jay of Northridge, California;
Donald Thraen of Sabetha, Kansas; David Thraen of Omaha, Nebraska;
Ronald Cagle and wife Janet of McKinney, Texas; Renee Seger of Plano,
Texas; grandchildren: Carla Carrigan, Emily Thraen, Mariah Emig, Sarah
Jay Thraen, McKenzie Cagle, Veronica Cagle, Victoria Cagle, Brett Seger,
and Hudson Seger; sister Frances Thraen of Maryville, Missouri; many
nieces, nephews,extended family and friends.
Jack was preceded in death by his parents Leo and Elizabeth Thraen and
granddaughter Brittney Seger.
Visitation: 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. 16 Jan 2015, Roeder Mortuary, 2727 North
108th St., Omaha, NE
Services: 10:00 A.M. 17 Jan 2015, Olive Crest United Methodist Church,
7180 N. 60th St., Omaha, NE 68152
Interment: Hillcrest Memorial Park, 5701 Center St., Omaha, NE
Memorials: Olive Crest United Methodist Church, 7180 N. 60th St., Omaha,
NE 68152
Jack was a machinist and a former executive board officer of Local
1974. He retired 22 May 1992.
Roeder Mortuary
2727 North 108th St
Omaha, NE, 68164
402-496-9000
www.roedermortuary.com
