Claron G. Holscher

Claron G. Holscher was born to Gilbert and Clara (Dieckgrafe) Holscher on October 20, 1936 on the family farm near Cook, Nebraska.  He was baptized and confirmed at the Osage U.C.C. He graduated from Cook High School in 1954.

Claron was united in marriage to Greta Evers on June 3, 1956 at the Grace Lutheran Church in Cook.  They celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary this week. 

He and Greta made their home near Cook where he farmed and raised cattle and livestock.  In his early years, he enjoyed fishing, hunting and trapping.  Claron enjoyed woodworking and gardening after retiring from farming.  He attended as many of his grandchildren’s sporting events, and piano and dance recitals as he could.  Claron was a devoted husband and father. 

He was a life-long member of the Osage United Church of Christ, Cook.  Claron served on the church board and was a member of the Osage Brotherhood.  He was also a member of BAN, (Bluebirds Across Nebraska).

When his health declined, Claron moved to the Good Samaritan Center in Syracuse.  He passed away there on June 4, 2026 at the age of 89 years.

Left to mourn his passing are his loving wife Greta, children Vicky Cowan (Sam) of Beatrice, Tammy Gruber (Jayme) of Lincoln, Rich of Wolfratshausen, Germany and Jim (Sheryl) of Scottsbluff, grandchildren, Tom Cowan (Shelby) of Seward, Elizabeth Georlett (Pierce) of Omaha, Alysha Washington of Lincoln, KC Gruber of Clay Center, Jenna Sontag (Matt) of McKinney, TX, Emily Havens (Dave) of Dallas, TX, Isaac Holscher (Hannah) of Pensacola, FL, Madeline Nielsen (Jimmy) of Springfield, Betsy Gaines (Turner) of Sioux Falls, SD and Zoe Holscher of Billings, MT, 12 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Norman Holscher and sisters Ivadell Vollertson and Marjorie Johns.

Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. p.m. Sunday, June 7, 2026 at the St. Paul’s U.C.C. (Osage) rural Cook, Nebraska with Pastor Ken West officiating.  A link to the livestream is available here: https://www.facebook.com/100057240888156/videos/25054108150953272/?notif_id=1780860628660636&notif_t=feedback_reaction_generic&ref=notif

Visitation will be held from 12-8 p.m., Saturday, June 6, 2026 at the Wherry Mortuary in Tecumseh, Nebraska and one hour prior to the service at the church.

Memorials in lieu of flowers, may go to the family’s choice.

Interment will be in the St. Paul’s U.C.C. (Osage) Cemetery, rural Cook, Nebraska.

Online condolences may be left @ www.wherrymortuary.com.

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