Born in Greenwood, Nebraska, Jack was the son of Roy Sr. and Leora Brooks Reighard. He married Arlene Peters Arvanette on November 22, 1967. Jack worked for, and retired from the Burlington Northern Railroad. As a young man he enlisted in the US Navy and served on an aircraft carrier stationed close to Japan. He and his wife Arlene enjoyed traveling and spending time with family and Jack always loved a good game of golf. He is survived by his wife Arlene, step-daughters Cindy Arvanette Morlok (Doug), and Jan Arvanette Brady (Bud) as well as two grandsons, Miles and Evan Livingston, his sister June Marts (Boyd) and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers; Roy, Lyle and Robert, and step-son Steve Arvanette.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, January 26, 2022 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home. 6800 S. 14th St, Lincoln, NE. Funeral Service Thursday, January 27, 2022 at 10:00 AM at Grace Lutheran Church. 2225 Washington St, Lincoln, NE. Interment Thursday, January 27, 2022 at Lincoln Memorial Cemetery, 6700 S. 14th St, Lincoln, NE.
