Lavern Paul Zewiske, 77, of Cedar Falls formerly of rural Fairbank, died Monday, December 14, 2009 at the Windsor Care Center in Cedar Falls, after a lengthy illness.

Funeral services will be 10:30 AM. Thursday, December 17, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Fairbank with Father Harry Koelker officiating, burial will be in the I.C. Cemetery with military graveside rites conducted by the Fairbank American Legion Fortsch-Duffy Post 552.

Public visitation will be from 3-7 PM on Wednesday December 16 at Woods Funeral Home.

Laverne was born January 12,1932 in rural Fairbank, the son of Paul and Josephine Ambrosy Zewiske. He was a High School graduate and competed 2 years of college. He then served 2 years in the Army from 1953-1955. Laverne had been a longtime Fairbank area farmer and carpenter before retiring.

Survivors- One sister Mardell (Robert) Crawford of Cedar Falls along with several nieces and nephews.

Preceeded in death- by his parents, one brother, Edwin and one sister, Theresa.

Memorials- directed to the family