LaVerne (Vernie) Alvin Reagle, was born in Valentine, Nebraska, on February 20, 1945, to Alvin and Velna (Mizner) Reagle and passed away on July 15, 2022, at Parkside Manor in Stuart, Nebraska.
Vernie married Judy (Larsen) and to this union three children were born: Kim, Kelli and Michael.
After graduating from Valentine High School in 1963, Vernie worked with his father at Reagle Feed and Seed and drove truck for many years. He later worked for Bankers Life and Casualty and Farm Bureau selling insurance. Vernie loved baseball and had the opportunity to drive the bus for the Rapid City American Regional Baseball team. After retirement, he drove the school bus in Rapid City, South Dakota, until he was unable to due to Alzheimer’s.
Vernie was an avid Nebraska football fan and was a member of the Nebraska Beef Club and held season tickets for many years. His other passions were riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle, playing cards, golfing, and bowling. Vernie had the gift of gab and never knew a stranger.
Vernie is survived by his three children, Kim (Dan) Epke of Valentine, Kelli (Dan) Springer of Riverside, IA and Michael (Jill) Reagle of Garden City, KS, six grandchildren Danielle (Eric) Wackler, Melinda (Kirk) Schlueter, Kendra (Bryce) Gretten, Katie (Lexi) Springer, Grace Reagle and Kaleb Reagle, seven great grandchildren, (Rylee, Parker and Cameron Wackler. Svea and Kayslee Schlueter, Alarik and Aphaea Gretten), a sister, Arlene (Tim) Murphy of Arizona and a brother, Eldon (Deb) Reagle of Valentine and a host of nieces and one nephew.
Memorial service for Vernie Reagle, age 77, of Valentine will be held on Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at 3:00 PM at Sandoz Chapel of the Pines. Inurnment will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Valentine. No visitation will be held. Reagle passed away on July 15, 2022 in Stuart, NE.