charles thone (january 4, 1924 – march 7, 2018) was an american politician. he was a member of the republican party. he served as the 34th governor of nebraska serving from january 4, 1979 through january 6, 1983. he lost re-election to bob kerrey. before being governor, thone represented nebraska's 1st congressional district in the united states house of representatives from january 3, 1971 through january 3, 1979.