Former Vice President Dick Cheney, who grew up in Casper, will be put to rest Thursday morning at Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C.

Cheney died on Nov. 3 due to complications from pneumonia coupled with cardiac and vascular disease. He was 84.

Widely considered the most powerful vice president in modern American history, Cheney’s funeral is expected to draw state and national dignitaries who were associated with him during his many years of public service culminating with him serving as the 46 th Vice President of the United States.

Cheney also served as the 17 th U.S. Secretary of Defense from 1989 to 1993.

The service, which is not open to the public, is scheduled for 9 a.m. MT. Security is expected to be tight, and a list of attendees has not been made public.

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