Laverne "Vern" Nyman Jr.

LaVerne "Vern" Nyman, Jr., 52, of Freeport, died Tuesday May 30, 2017 in his home after an extended battle with cancer. He was born March 10, 1965 in Little Rock, Arkansas, the son of LaVerne and Beatrice (Ruch) Nyman, Sr. Vern married Brenda Coleman March 14, 2006 in Freeport, IL. He worked for Newell Co., and then drove truck for C.P.C. Logistics. He was an avid fan of the Denver Broncos, Chicago Cubs, and NASCAR, especially Jeff Gordon. Vern is survived by his wife, Brenda Nyman of Freeport, IL; mother, Beatrice Wiss of Cheyenne, WY; two sons, Zachary Nyman of Burley, ID and Shawn (Anessa) Nyman of Denver, CO; two daughters, Tisa Adams of Burley, ID and Addison Nyman of Freeport, IL; his step-son, Coleman Stephenson of Freeport; two brothers, Jerry (Melissa) Nyman of Laramie, WY and Roger (Brandi) Nyman of Phoenix, AZ; two sisters Kathy (Tyler) Thompson of Cheyenne, WY and Sarah Nyman; and two grandchildren Jaden and Stephanie Adams. Vern was preceded in death by his father. A visitation will be from 4:00-6:00 P.M. Saturday June 3, 2017 at Burke-Tubbs Funeral Home in Freeport. Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial has been established in Vern's memory. Please visit www.burketubbs.com to sign his online guestbook and share memories.