Glenn Reiners

Biography

Glenn Joseph Reiners died on Wednesday, July 14, 2010 at Community Hospital in McCook. He was 85 years old.

He was born in Indianola, Nebr. on October 23, 1924 to Emma (Crocker) and John Henry Reiners. He attended District #27 rural school through 8th grade and graduated from Red Willow High School in 1942.

Glenn entered the Army in 1944, serving under Patton's Third Army in the Battle of the Bulge. He received his Honorable Discharge in 1946 and returned to the family farm.

He was united in marriage on July 31, 1948 to Catherine Chapman at St. James Catholic Church in Trenton, Nebr. They purchased the family farm but were forced to sell it in 1964 because of Glenn's health. They then purchased the Soo Paw Motel in Trenton, Nebr.

Upon retirement, Glenn enjoyed golf and traveling in their Motor Home. He is a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his sisters, Grace Stritt, Stella Pratt, Mae Karp and Sister Alice Catherine, C.P.P.S.; his brothers, Eugene and Franklin.

Survivors include his wife, Catherine Reiners of McCook; one daughter, Glenda and husband Mark Fletcher of McCook; five sons, Robert and wife Brenda of Plainville, KS, Dennis and wife Marla of Trenton, Thomas and wife Mary of Plattsmouth, William and wife Judy of Colorado City, CO and Ronald and wife Karen of Sterling, CO; three sisters, Luella McConville and Nellie McConville, both of McCook and Sister Madelene Reiners C.P.P.S. of O'Fallon, MO; 15 grandchildren and 3 step-grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and 6 step-great grandchildren.

Memorials were being accepted in his name.

Rosary took place Friday at 7 p.m. at the Carpenter Breland Funeral Home in McCook.

Funeral services were Saturday, July 17th, 10 a.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in McCook with Father Gary Brethour officiating, with burial in Calvary Cemetery.

Carpenter Breland Funeral Home of McCook was in charge of the arrangements.