Douglas Kent Raney, of Wallace, Nebraska peacefully passed away December 12, 2020, at Centennial Park Retirement Village in North Platte, Nebraska after a courageous five year battle with bone cancer. He was 78 years old.
Doug was born August 22, 1942, to Vincent and Hazel Raney in North
Platte, Nebraska. He grew up in Wallace, Nebraska and graduated from Wallace High School in 1961. Doug was drafted right out of high school and served until '65. He returned home to assist on the family farm and ranch.
On June 28, 1966, Doug married Karol May Lee of Elsie, Nebraska and to this union two daughters, Kim and Kaye, were born. The family made their home north of Wallace on the Raney Ranch. Doug took pride in living on the land that was held in the Raney name for over 113 years and truly had a love for his animals. Most of his cattle herd was very tame to the point that he and his daughters would be able to pet them. Doug also
had a wildlife pet ranch as many of the neighbors would have to slow
down for all the wildlife crossing the road.
Along with his animals, Doug loved his family very much. He raised his
daughters to be his ranch hands, and for that they will forever be
grateful, and he took pride in his grandchildren and enjoyed attending
their school and sporting events. Doug also loved the game of
football. You would find him in his recliner, positioned right in front
of the TV, most Saturdays and Sundays during the fall.
Karol and Doug had so many close friends they considered as family.
They spent many nights and weekends camping, fishing, playing cards and traveling, and these memories will be treasured.
Doug was active in the Wallace community. He was a member of the
American Legion, was on the Morning View Cemetery Board and served with the Volunteer Fire Department for 53 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Vincent and Hazel; and sisters,
Vicki Stagnaro and Deborah Miller.
Doug is survived by his wife, Karol, of Wallace, Nebraska; daughters, Kim (Troy) Glunz, of Wallace, Nebraska and Kaye (Rob) Monie, of Sutherland, Nebraska; grandchildren, Ty Monie and Carson and Jordyn Glunz; as well as other family.
Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Friday, December 18, 2020, at Odean
Colonial Chapel in North Platte, Nebraska. Burial will be at Noon in the Morning View Cemetery. Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore in North Platte, which is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com. For those unable to attend, services will be recorded and posted to the website. In lieu of flowers, memorials are to the Wallace Fire Department.