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BORN
1936
DIED
2023
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Howard Thelen Obituary
July 27, 1936 - October 2, 2023
VISITATION: Thursday, October 5, 2023, 5 to 7 p.m., at the West Center Chapel, followed by a VIGIL SERVICE at 7 p.m. MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL: Friday, October 6, 2023, 10:30 a.m., St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 5419 N. 114th St. INTERMENT with Military Honors: Thursday, October 12, 2023, 1:30 p.m., Omaha National Cemetery, 14250 Schram Rd. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. To view a live broadcast of the service, please go to www.heafeyheafey.com and click the "Live Cast" button.
HEAFEY-HOFFMANN-DWORAK-CUTLER
West Center Chapel, 7805 W. Center Rd.
(402) 391-3900 | heafeyheafey.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Walt Noordam
October 6, 2023
I worked for Howard in Omaha District COE Planning Division. He, as so many outstanding former Corps employees, will be missed very much.
Walt Noordam
M S
October 6, 2023
Thank you for your military service
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Oct
5
Visitation
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Heafey Hoffmann Dworak Cutler Mortuaries - West Center Chapel7805 W. Center Road, Omaha, NE 68124
Oct
5
Vigil
7:00 p.m.
Heafey Hoffmann Dworak Cutler Mortuaries - West Center Chapel7805 W. Center Road, Omaha, NE 68124
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