Francisco "Frank" M. Rivera, age 88, of North Platte passed away May 14, 2018 at Great Plains Health.

Frank was born August 6, 1929 in Sarbin, NE to Eulogio "E.C." and Victoria (Munoz) Rivera. He attended St. Patrick's Catholic School in North Platte and entered the United States Navy in 1948, serving our country for four years.  After being discharged, he returned to the family farm in North Platte.  Frank hired on the PFE where he worked 44 years before his retirement; he also owned Frank's Standard Gas Station for 35 years.  On June 23, 1962 Frank married Rachel Martinez at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in North Platte.  He was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 4 ^th degree Knights of Columbus, lifetime member of the American Legion, Eagles, was a former sheriff's posse member, and a member of the Optimists.

Frank is survived by his wife Rachel of North Platte; sons, Christopher Rivera of Omaha, and Patrick (Lora) Rivera of Orange Co., CA; grandchildren, Taylor Rivera of North Platte, and Anthony and Daniel Rivera of Orange Co., CA; brothers Jason of Denver, CO and Nish of Roland, OK; sister Rose Jurado of Murrieta, CA; as well as other extended family members and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his siblings Bill, Joe, Manuel, Dan, Felix, Mary, Geneva and Lola.

Memorials are suggested to Holy Spirit Catholic Church and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com .  Christian Wake Service will be 7:00 p.m. Sunday, May 20, 2018 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church.  Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, May 21, 2018 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church with the Reverend James Heithoff as celebrant.  Burial will follow at Fort McPherson National Cemetery with military honors.  Visitation will be from noon until 5:00 p.m. Sunday at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.