Christian Biography of Reginald (Reg) Lee Thayer

Reginald Lee Thayer, the son of Loren and Lillian (Smith) Thayer, was born on May 29, 1947 in Superior, Nebraska. He passed away on December 31, 2018 at Superior, Nebraska at the age of 71 years, 7 months, 2 days.

Reg attended Cadams School and graduated from Superior High School with the class of 1965.  He was President of his freshman class, Member of National Honor Society, FFA and was in a class play.  After high school he attended Cloud County Community College in Concordia, Kansas and Kearney State Teachers College in Kearney, Nebraska.  He served in the U S Army serving 2 tours of duty in

Vietnam. He went to Central Nebraska Technical College in Hastings, Nebraska for Automobile Repair and Overhaul.

After the military he worked for International Airport in Amarillo, Texas, was a meat cutter for Iowa Beef in Amarillo, Texas and meat cutter in Canyon, Texas.  Later he moved back to Superior Nebraska.  Reg was a believer in Jesus Christ and attended the Methodist Church in Superior and Webber, Kansas.

Reg is survived by 3 brothers and their families Steve Thayer of Higginsville, Missouri, Stan Thayer of Montrose, Colorado and Jeff Thayer of Moore, Oklahoma.  He was preceded in death by both his parents and 2 nephews.

Memorial Services with Military Honors Will Be Held at: Megrue-Price Funeral Home, Superior, Nebraska

Time of Service: Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at 2:00 pm

Clergy: Steve Thayer

Private Family Inurnment at a later date: Evergreen Cemetery, Superior, Nebraska

Memorials to: the Family

Funeral Home: Megrue-Price Funeral Home, 750 N Commercial, Superior, Nebraska 68978 Phone 402-879-3900