Francis Joseph Reynolds

Francis Joseph Reynolds was born August 27, 1922 in Page, NE to Frank and Zona (VanDover) Reynolds. He received his education at St. Ludger’s School in Creighton and graduated from Brunswick High School in 1941. After high school he went to California and worked for Lockheed Aircraft. In 1942 he joined the Merchant Marines and served until 1945 when he was honorably discharged. He married Donna Swan on July 29, 1945 at Long Beach, California. They returned to Nebraska in 1946 to start farming and raise their family. They were blessed with four children: Douglas, Jody, Tuana and Synthia. He enjoyed farming with his son, spending time with family and wintering in Arizona.

Francis is survived by his four children Douglas (Elaine) Reynolds of Brunswick, Jody (Bradley) Stelling of York, Tuana (Ed) Wahrer of Brunswick and Synthia Reynolds of Omaha, grandchildren, Danielle Reynolds, Ty (Angie) Stelling, Ryan (Kelly) Stelling, Ross (Miriam) Stelling, Jay (Collette) Stelling, Tanya (Corey) Curtis, Tara (Jason) Ashburn, and Tiffany (Matt) Krause and 18 great-grandchildren. He is proceeded in death by his parents, Frank and Zona Reynolds, wife, Donna, brother, John (who died at about 2 years), sisters, Cecelia (Joe) Schulte, Enola (Sam) Gentile, and Thelma.