Paul Nathanael Thoren
1935 - 2020
Paul Nathanael Thoren
1935 - 2020
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Paul Nathanael Thoren
July 22, 1935 - November 23, 2020
Paul Nathanael Thoren, 85, of Lincoln, died Monday, November 23rd 2020. He was born 22 July 1935 in Hooper, NE to Rev. Arnold Victor Nathanael Thoren and Clara Christine Holtorf Thoren. Paul grew up in Nebraska, South Dakota, Minnesota, and graduated from high school in Lindsborg, Kansas. Paul enjoyed raising Hereford cattle, and had a love for horses throughout life.
Paul attended Bethany College in Lindsborg, Kansas. Paul then joined the United States Marine Corps in April of 1957 serving four years as an aviation machinist mate aboard the USS Boxer. Paul spent the majority of his life as an owner operator driving for Morgan Driveaway INC. Paul was a member of First Lutheran Church in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Paul is survived by his sister, Winifred Elmborg of Blue Rapids, Kansas; and many nephews, nieces and cousins.
Do to COVID Private Funeral services will be held at First Lutheran Church Lincoln NEMemorials: First Lutheran Church or Tabitha. Arrangements by Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, condolences can be left at bmlfh.com
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MICHAEL MEYER
May 11, 2021
Paul will be very much missed. We would have coffee with him every Sunday Morning at Barnes and Noble. We called him DAD, he always referred to us as his kids. We Miss you Paul (DAD)
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Paula Lampe
May 11, 2021
I met Paul at Barnes and Noble in Lincoln, and after that first meeting he always joined me and my friends at our table in the cafe every Sunday morning after church. He was so kind, and I miss him very much.
Don Miltner Jr
November 27, 2020
Condolences to the Thoren Family-- I had his Sister Winifred Thoren Elmborg as My First Grade teacher -- She Was Wonderful -a Tremendous Family and Friend and Mentor -- My Sincere Condolences to the Family a Terrible Loss --God Bless
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