LaVern C. Sinram Obituary (1924

LaVern C. Sinram, 88, of Oelwein, Iowa, died on Tuesday afternoon, March 26, 2013 at Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo, Iowa. Funeral services: 10:30 A.M. on Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at the Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home in Oelwein, Iowa; Officiating: Rev. John Kerr; Visitation: from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Monday at the funeral home and after 9:30 A.M. on Tuesday; There will be a Public Masonic Service at 6:30 P.M. on Monday at the funeral home by Hebron Masonic Lodge # 374 A.F. & A. M.; Interment: Woodlawn Cemetery at Oelwein, Iowa with military graveside rites by Ross Reid American Legion Post #9 Honor Guard. Online Obituary at: www.jamisonschmitzfuneralhome.com LaVern Charles Sinram was born on December 2, 1924 at Oelwein, Iowa, the son of Charles and Mary Sinram. He graduated from Charles City High School at Charles City, Iowa. LaVern was a veteran of World War II serving in the Army and was the recipient of a Purple Heart. He married Joan Skillen on November 12, 1955 at the First Presbyterian Church in Oelwein, Iowa. He was an electrician for the Chicago Great Western and Chicago North Western Railroads for many years. LaVern was a member of the Christ United Presbyterian Church, a 50 year member of the Hebron Masonic Lodge # 374 A.F. & A.M. and the Ross Reid American Legion Post #9. He enjoyed spending time with his family, listening to music and was a gentleman. LaVern is survived by his 2 children: Son--Brian (Dana) Sinram of Des Moines, Iowa Daughter--Mary Sinram of Oelwein, Iowa Nieces and Nephews He was preceded in death by his parents; wife (Joan Sinram on November 9, 2001); 4 brothers (Eldon, Albert, Orville and Robert) and 3 sisters (Iva, Eva and Phedona).