Francisco “Frank” M. Rivera, age 88, of North Platte passed away unexpectedly May 14, 2018 at Great Plains Health.
Frank was born August 6, 1929 in Sarben, NE to Eulogio “E.C.” and Victoria (Munoz) Rivera. He attended St. Patrick’s Catholic School in North Platte and entered the United States Navy in 1948, serving our country for four years. After being discharged, he returned to the family farm in North Platte. Frank hired on the Union Pacific (PFE) where he worked 44 years before his retirement; he also owned Frank’s Standard Service Station for 35 years. On June 23, 1962 Frank married Rachel Martinez at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in North Platte. He was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 4th degree Knights of Columbus, lifetime member of the American Legion, and the Numismatic Club.
Frank is survived by his wife Rachel of North Platte; sons, Christopher Rivera of Omaha, and Patrick (Lora) Rivera of Orange Co., CA; grandchildren, Taylor Rivera of Lincoln, NE, and Anthony and Daniel Rivera of Orange Co., CA; brothers Jason of Denver, CO and Nish of Roland, OK; sister Rose Jurado of Murrieta, CA; as well as other extended family members and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his siblings Bill, Joe, Manuel, Dan, Felix, Mary Hernandez, Geneva Saenz, and Lola Aguilar.
Memorials are suggested to Holy Spirit Catholic Church and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com. Christian Wake Service will be 7:00 p.m. Sunday, May 20, 2018 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, May 21, 2018 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church with the Reverend James Heithoff as celebrant. Burial will follow at Fort McPherson National Cemetery with military honors. Visitation will be from noon until 5:00 p.m. Sunday at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.