Richard Allen Reiner, 56, of North Platte, NE died Tuesday, December 25, 2012, at his home in North Platte.

Rick was born February 11, 1956, at North Platte to Keith John and Arlene Jean Reiner. He grew up in North Platte and graduated from North Platte High School in 1972 then enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He completed Basic Training in San Diego, CA then was assigned to Sea Duty before going to Sicily, Italy for 13 years. He later served four years in the United Kingdom then was assigned to the USS Midway during the Gulf War. Rick served in the Navy for over 20 years before retiring in 1993. He returned to North Platte and went to work for the Union Pacific Railroad as an Electrician. He was also a member of the First Christian Church.

Rick is survived by three sons, Manuel Reiner, of Virginia Beach, VA, Steven Reiner, of Naples, Italy and Wesley Reiner, of North Platte; his daughter, Heather Reiner, his mother, Arlene, and sister, Janice (Garry) Morris, all of North Platte; a brother, John (Patricia) Reiner, of Littleton, CO; a niece; two nephews; and other family.

He was preceded in death by his father, Keith.

Cremation was chosen. A private family service will be at a later date. The memorial book may be signed at odeanchapel.com. Memorials are suggested to the 20th Century Veteran’s Memorial for a brick in memory of Rick. Odean Colonial Chapel At C & Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.