Larry W. Reed
Tuesday, August 29, 1939
Date of Death:
Monday, March 3, 2014
Age:
74 years old
Tuesday, August 29, 1939
Date of Death:
Monday, March 3, 2014
Age:
74 years old
Tuesday, August 29, 1939
Date of Death:
Monday, March 3, 2014
Age:
74 years old
Larry W. Reed
Larry William Reed died March 3, 2014 at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.
Larry was born in rural Byron on August 29, 1939, the son of Lawrence and Sarah (Posey) Reed. He graduated from Rochester High School in 1957, the last graduating class before John Marshall. In 1960 he was married and later divorced. He started work at Hicks Electric in 1957, and worked there until he retired in 2001. He was also one of the owners from 1980 to 1990.
On November 21, 1981 he married Carol Halloran and they made their home in Eyota until May of 1990 when they moved to the Mississippi River near Wabasha. They both had a love for fishing and boating and enjoyed 22 years living with a pontoon or boat tied up at their dock. Larry also enjoyed trap shooting and trips to Lake of the Woods to ice fish and shooting pool. He enjoyed watching the Military Channel on TV and working on jigsaw puzzles. He also took pleasure in watching the activities of his children and grandchildren.
Larry is survived by his wife Carol; sons, Dale of Rochester, Todd (Dawn) of Grand Meadow, Kurt (Cyndi) of Kasson and step-daughter Susan (Carl) Newberg of Rochester; 13 grandchildren and a great grandson. Another great grandson is due any day. He is also survived by sisters, Alberta Hoyer, Lorraine (Pete) Sikking, Joanne (Mel) Kraft all of Rochester and Phyllis (Elmer) Rubow of Chester, Minnesota.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister and brother-in-law, Lois and Paul Zieman, and another brother-in-law, Jack Hoyer.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 5, 2014 at 4:00PM in River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home with Pastor Sue Iverson of Community Celebration Church of Kasson officiating. Visitation will be from 2:00-4:00PM prior to the service. Burial will be in Grandview Memorial Gardens.
Condolences
The family of Larry W. Reed has received the following condolences.
Our Sympathy to you, Carol, and your family at the loss of Larry.You are in our thoughts as you journey thru the grieving process. Cherish the good memories that you made over the years and keep them close to your hearts.
Chuck and Jeani Tentis
Wabasha,mn
So sorry to hear about Larry and his passing. I will always remember his great wit and smile. I will always think about you guys when we lived on the river and how the two of you would take my son Adam fishing! He still talks about it still today. Larry will be greatly missed. Take care Al and Nancy Nickelsen, Yuma Az.
We were so sorry to hear of Larry's passing. We had met him and his wife Carol through Kurt and Cyndi. He was a fun loving caring man who loved life and his family. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family during this time.
So sorry to hear of Larry's passing, will always remember all our fun times as neighbors. We always enjoyed just popping in to visit unexpectantly, and enjoyed the same from you folks.
Thoughts and prayers with you during this time,
Roger and Barb Pike
Our deepest sympathy to Larry's family. We enjoyed being neighbors and all the cards played, bonfires,Chinese fire drills, and Firemen's Dances. He even knew how to play Smear a card game played in WI. We are in FL so won't be attending the funeral. Know that we will be thinking of you and wishing we could be there. Larry was a friend of my brother's and at one time I called him "my other brother". Love to you all. Dick and Linda.
Our deepest sympathy to all of you at this difficult time. Larry was always fun to be around and he always had a smile on his face. Alex still remembers going out on the pontoon and going fishing with Larry & Carol - he so enjoyed that day on the river as we did too. Our prayers go out to all of you and please know he will be greatly missed.
Craig, Joanne & Alex Schultz