John "Jack" Lee Rayer

IN LIEU OF FLOWERS: the family suggests memorials to the Relevant Community Church Children's Ministry John Lee “Jack” Rayer was born January 19, 1944, in Omaha, Nebraska to Paul and Hilda (Schwartz) Rayer. Jack grew up in Omaha, attended St. Peter’s grade school, and graduated from Sacred Heart High School in 1962. Jack married Carol McCrillis on August 27, 1966, at Christ the King Catholic Church in Omaha, and to this union, three children were born: Todd, Scott and Tina. The family made their home in Ginger Cove, a house that Jack built from the ground up. Jack worked a number of jobs in his life. He delivered newspapers, worked at the Tastee-Freez, but he built his career and his reputation at Plastilite, and was honored when he became the President and CEO there, providing keen guidance until his retirement. Jack was a strong and creative man, with a sly grin, and always put his family first. He enjoyed watching Husker football and volleyball games, listening to Neil Diamond, Elvis, or Shania Twain, and dining out at some of his favorite restaurants, like Jerico’s, Big Fred’s, Farmer Brown’s, Bronco’s, La Casa and Harr’s. When he wasn’t at work, Jack stayed active as President of the Car Club, playing tennis with the Ginger Cove Tennis Team, or building memories with his family. He was the type of guy who could fix anything, and he enjoyed helping others. He loved working on crafts and going boating, but above all, Jack cherished his family. He will be remembered as a stern, but caring man with a fun sense of humor, and he liked to tease people for a laugh. Jack passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at Methodist Fremont Health in Fremont, Nebraska at the age of 81 years, 7 months and 29 days. He was preceded in death by his parents Paul and Hilda Rayer, his brother Bob Rayer and niece Julie Rayer. Jack is survived by his loving wife Carol, sons Todd (Theresa) and Scott (Lesley) Rayer, and daughter Tina (David) Fintel, 6 grandchildren: Brooke, Gage, Gabriel, Taylor, Abby and Braden, and his six brothers and sisters: Darlene, Bob, Paula, Bill, Dan and Deb. IN LIEU OF FLOWERS: the family suggests memorials to the Relevant Community Church Children's Ministry

John "Jack" Lee Rayer

January 19, 1944 - September 17, 2025