Christian Biography of Ramona V. Thayer

Ramona V. Thayer, the daughter of Herman and Elta (Oestmann) Bohling, was born on January 1, 1941 at her Grandpa's home east of Byron, Nebraska. She passed away on December 11, 2022 at the Parkview Haven Nursing Home at Deshler, Nebraska at the age of 81 years, 11 months, 10 days.

The family moved to a farm between Chester and Hebron where she attended Stoddard country school. The family moved near Ruskin in 1955 where she attended and graduated from Ruskin High School. She met Mervin Thayer and they were married on December 25, 1958 at the Bethany Lutheran Church and were blessed with eight children. They made their home south of Ruskin.

She was a 61 plus member of Bethany Lutheran Church and also the Altar Guild.

Ramona enjoyed her Sunday afternoon walks at Mrs. Calmers place, and also with her walking partners Evelyn Urban and Aletha Renz. She enjoyed reading, and spending time with her husband and family members including her sisters and other family members.

She was preceded in death by her parents; daughters Jerilyn and Carolyn, son-in-law Kenneth Boss and her brother Maynard.

Survivors include her husband Mervin of Ruskin; her children Jeff Thayer of Fairfield; Pat Boss of Davenport; Barry (Janet) Thayer of Silverlake; Kathy (Jay) Ross of Superior; Michelle (Chris) Peterson of Superior and Michael Thayer of Grand Island; 11 grandchildren: Dakota and Fiancé Ashley Overturf,  Cherokee (Dylan Schofield), Travis (Ariele), Kayla, Natasha (Ricky), Haley (Luke), Evan (Taylor), Brett, Ethan, Colin, and Christopher (Abby); 13 great grandchildren: Finley, Ezra, Lennon, Abel, Bellamy, Landry, Loudon, Porter, Lulea, Piper, Kooper. Layne and Ellie; siblings Ronnie Bohling, Lorraine (Kenny) Anderson, Verdell Bohling, Debbie (Dave) Judy and sister-in-law Ellen Bohling; nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.

Funeral services were held on Friday, December 16, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. from the Bethany Lutheran Church in Ruskin, Nebraska with Pastor Lori Kitzing officiating.

Music was "Amazing Grace," "Take My Hand Dear Father and Lead Now Thee," and "Rock of Ages," with DeeAnn Petersen as the organist and Wayne Petersen as the vocalist.

Visitation was held on Thursday from 4-8 with the family present from 4-6 to greet friends.

Pallbearers were Evan Ross, Brett Ross, Ethan Ross, Colin Ross, Christopher Peterson, Dakota Thayer and Travis Thayer. Honorary Pallbearers were Jay Ross, Chris Peterson, Luke Meier and Ricky Keim.

Interment was in the Spring Creek Cemetery at Ruskin, Nebraska.

Memorials are suggested to go to Bethany Lutheran Church.

Condolences may be sent to Megrue-Price Funeral Home, 750 N Commercial, Superior, Nebraska 68978 or in care of www.pricefuneralhomes.com.

Megrue-Price Funeral Home of Superior, Nebraska was in charge of the arrangements.