Glen "Pete" C Reeves

Glen “Pete” C. Reeves was born on January 24, 1952, to Robert B. Reeves and Irene M. (Olsen) Reeves. Pete grew up and spent most of his adult life in Valley, NE. Pete loved his children; Clint who was born in 1971 and twins Jaime and Cale who were born in 1974. He remained lifelong friends with their mom, Nancy Andersen, who he married in 1970, was a dedicated son to his mom, and was best friends with his brother, Kenny. Pete was a talented athlete. No matter what the game, he excelled. In high school he earned All-State honors in both football and baseball as a proud Valley Terrier, graduating in 1970. He played college football at Midland. He was a champion trap shooter and bowler in his adult years, and spent countless hours watching, analyzing and discussing sports, especially his favorite teams; the Atlanta Braves, Boston Celtics, Nebraska Cornhuskers, and Miami Dolphins (whose games were the only reason Clint, Jaime and Cale could ever stay up late as kids). Some of his best times were following his sons and daughter as they participated in sports and more recently following his six grandchildren…no matter what the sport, he was proud of them and loved to watch them play. Pete was a loyal employee and a hard worker. For 25 years he was the Plant Superintendent at Lyman-Richey Sand and Gravel in Valley. He was skilled at managing the operations of the plant, but he was even better at managing the people. He found a way to connect with them, made them friends, and created a crew that would do anything he asked. He retired in 1997 for health reasons but continued to keep an eye on the place and the family he created there. Pete was easy to talk to. No conversation with him was ever short. He made people feel comfortable and protected, and everyone got a nickname. Every family member and friend, even every nurse at Madonna, where he spent his final weeks, earned a nickname. Pete never met a stranger, just people he didn’t know yet. Pete loved to keep busy, even after his body slowed down. He loved his hobbies; from following politics to listening to his favorite comedians, from repeat watching every Seinfeld episode to his daily crossword puzzles, from watching car racing and attending car shows with his brother to collecting guns and tending to his flowers. He loved a good steak or a slice of pizza and enjoyed sitting on his patio having a cigar every night with his beloved dog Beau. The evening before Pete’s death his favorite baseball player, Freddie Freeman hit the first ever walk off grand slam in World Series history. We know that Pete was watching the game and are sure that he couldn’t wait to talk with all his baseball loving family and friends about it. Instead, early the next morning, Pete walked triumphantly into heaven with the same gusto and joy as Freeman did when he crossed home plate. Pete was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Irene Reeves and his brother, Kenny Reeves. He is survived by his children: Clint (Kristen) Reeves of Valley, Jaime (Matt) Hoskinson of Omaha, and Cale Reeves of Omaha; his grandchildren: Sydney, Kaelyn, and Wil Reeves and Sam, Luke, and Jake Hoskinson and his sister-in-law, Diane Reeves of Ralston. VISITATION: 10-11 AM on Thursday, October 31, 2024 at Reichmuth Funeral Home with MEMORIAL SERVICE to follow at 11 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to Waterloo Valley American Legion Post 58 Baseball, PO Box 141 Valley, NE 68064.

Glen "Pete" C Reeves

January 24, 1952 - October 26, 2024