Joseph Christian Ranieri, 96, of Bella Vista, Arkansas, died on May 15, 2019. He was born on November 15, 1922 to Onofrio and Marie Ranieri in Fremont, Nebraska.
Joseph worked as an orthodontist, retiring from the profession, and was a part of several organizations, including; Optimists, 32nd Degree Mason, Shriner, AAO, TROA, MOAA, ADA, and served several terms as president for the church council of Morning Star Lutheran Church. He served in the United States Army during World War II.
He was preceded in death by his parents; Onofrio and Marie Ranieri, and his sister; Donna Predmore. Joseph is survived by his wife; Beatrice A. Ranieri, son; Joel Andre Ranieri, daughters; Jewell Arlene Coffin, Dr. Claire L. Ranieri, sisters; Rose L. Boise, Marie A. Lincoln (Dale), Judy C Bradley, three grandsons; Brian, Erik, and Gabriel Coffin, five great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be: Monday, May 20, 2019 from 9:30 a.m. until service time, at United Lutheran Church, located at 100 Cooper Road in Bella Vista. Funeral service will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Monday. Interment will be at The National Cemetery located in Omaha, Nebraska.
Memorials can be sent to: United Lutheran Church, 100 Cooper Road, Bella Vista, Arkansas 72715. Arrangements by Epting Funeral Home of Bella Vista. Condolences: eptingfuneralhome.webs.com.

Published May 18, 2019