James Michael Rea

My condolences to you and your family. I enjoyed having Mr. Rea when I was at Walnut Jr.High. He made our class interesting in what he was teaching. We were the last 9th grade class at the old Walnut.

We were classmates with Jim at St Patricks in North Platte. We were so sorry to hearing of "one of our class" passing ! Rest in Peace Jim !

Arlene was a classmate of mine. Sending sympathy to Arlene (and family) in the loss of your husband.

I spent several years doing training with Jim when we were both with the Grand Island schools. Jim was great to work with-very professional, well prepared, and just a bit mischievous! My condolences to his family.

I´m not sure if you remember me, my name is Joe Hinman, still in North Platte. Jim and I grew up together and remained close friends thru high school. Our lives took us in many directions and lost touch of each other, but not forgotten. Just today I was going thru old pictures trying to downsize, and ran across photos of Jim and I, 1950 ish. Was just looking him up and saw the obituary and that he passed just a couple of days ago. I was so shocked and saddened!! Please accept my prayers...

I met Jim while volunteering at Clinic With a Heart. Jim was always so polite and helpful to the patients coming in for care & to the other volunteers. I always looked forward to the evenings I worked with Him. Jim will be remembered for his care and empathy when volunteering to those in need.

Jim and Arlene were my high school religious educators who lead me to grow as a Christian. They were open and loving and testified to the truth of God´s grace. Later as a teacher we ran into each other and now in Lincoln. Jim has left many a legacy in faith and in education. I´m thanking God for Jim.