Terry LaVern Oman, 67, of Kearney, NE formerly of North Platte, NE died Thursday, September 13, 2012, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney.

Terry was born May 20, 1945, at Lincoln, NE to Franklin Elmer and Ruth LaVerne Reinmiller Oman. The family moved to a farm six miles south of Brady, NE in 1949 and he graduated from Brady High School in 1963 then attended the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. Terry completed Automotive Repair Training in the U.S. Army at Aberdeen, MD while he served his country during the Vietnam War from 1964 to 1970. He also attended Grand Island Community College and North Platte Community College where he took many classes in Real Estate and Life Underwriting.

On May 22, 1965, Terry married Barbara Buresh at Osceola, NE. On July 9, 1988, Terry married Virginia Assarsson at Stapleton, NE. Terry was a home builder in Polk County and a motel owner in North Platte and Gretna, NE.

Terry was American Legion Post Commander at Stromsburg in 1978, charter member of the Stromsburg Jaycees and a past member of the North Platte Noon Rotary Club. He was a member of the Kearney Elks Lodge, Fraternal Order of Eagles, American Legion Post at Stromsburg, the Tehama Shrine in Hastings and was a Master Mason at Lodge #32 AF & AM at North Platte and a Past President of the North Platte Shrine Club. Terry was also a member of the Goldwing Touring Assoc., Harley Owners Group, the National, MN, KS, NE Cushman Motor Scooters Clubs, National Studebakers Drivers Club and the First Presbyterian Church.

Terry liked spending time repairing, rebuilding or adding safety (chrome) equipment to his toys. He liked motorcycles, classic cars, Cushman Scooters and anything with a motor and wheels. He will miss his motorcycle friends. Terry also enjoyed trips with the RV and attending country western dances or live entertainment anytime they could. He was the owner of many automobiles and collectibles and never wanted to part with any of them. Being self employed was hard for Terry to have close friends. His wife of 24 years was his best friend and the love of his life.

Terry is survived by his wife, Virginia, of Kearney, and their children, Kevin Oman, of Austin, TX, Melissa (Larry) Stacy, of North Platte, Erin Berryman, of Omaha, NE, Bill (Debra) Assarsson, of Ainsworth, NE and Clinton (Becky) Assarsson, of Valentine, NE; and his parents, Franklin and LaVerne, of North Platte. Other survivors include his brother, Dean (Linda) Oman, of North Platte; twin sisters, Debbie (Steve) Olson, of Minden, NE and Darice (Raymond) Sunstrom, of North Platte; along with 15 grandchildren and a granddaughter-in-law; many cousins, nephews, nieces and other family and friends.

Terry was preceded in death by his grandson, Lee Roy Assarsson; grandparents, Elmer and Anna Oman and Conrad and Nellie Reinmiller.

Funeral service with Masonic Rites will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, September 20, 2012, at Odean Colonial Chapel At C & Sycamore with Pastor Polly K. Deppen officiating. Casual attire is requested. Burial will be 12:30 p.m. in the Gothenburg Cemetery in Gothenburg, NE. Visitation will be 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday with family greeting friends from 5 to 7 p.m. at Odean Colonial Chapel At C & Sycamore. Condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com and memorials are suggested to your local animal shelter in lieu of flowers. Odean Colonial Chapel At C & Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.