Our deepest condolences to the Reed family. My wife, Connie, and I were a year ahead of Mickey. My memories are from our times from track, football and Boy Scouts. What a kind, talented, curious, and always friendly person he was to everyone. His obituary describes a rich and successful life.

Mike and Connie

Dear Reed Family, 

I was so sorry to hear of Mickey’s death. I was two years behind him at Saint Pius and Lourdes, and I always looked up to him as an excellent athlete and nice guy. Despite his physical stature and success in sports, he was always kind and engaging with younger kids. In our adult years I enjoyed seeing him around Rochester and at games, catching up on various shared experiences. The obituary is beautiful, and describes my memory of him well—the sparkle in his eyes and quick wit. Your family is in my prayers in this difficult time of loss. I hope you can stay focused mostly on your countless great memories with this very good man.

I can’t even begin to say how sorry I am for all of your lovely family to have lost such a wonderful man. I don’t believe there was any person he came in contact with that he was not kind to. God Bless you all and will be praying for all of you as well as Mickey.

Jan, I am so sorry for your family's loss.

Jan and family 

A good man, in every aspect, was Mickey   
With a kind and generous manner 

And compassionate heart 

Just knowing he had your back meant all the world 

He was beautiful 

My deepest condolences 

Jerry Scanlan

 Dear Jan, Jesse, Kelli, and family, 

We are so sorry about Mickey's passing.  He was such a wonderful member of the family who will be truly missed by all who knew him.  We feel fortunate to have shared great conversation with him last month, and to hear him talk of the tremendous love and pride he had for all of you.  May the precious memories you have bring you comfort in the days ahead, and may the love surrounding you bring you peace.

With love, 

Shannon & Brendan

Reed Family,

On behalf of the Radke Family and the Byron Wrestling Family, our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. I have so many fond memories of the conversations we had around school. He truly was a unique soul…..thinking of you all during this difficult time. 
Ryan Radke

Dear Reed Family,

My sincere condolences to you all with this unimaginable loss. Mick was a high school classmate of mine and my husband also knew him growing up as a neighbor and in Boy Scouts together. I will always remember his smile, the tinkle in his eyes and his humor. I looked forward to working on another reunion gathering with him as we had so many times over these last 49 years. I am sending virtual hugs and support as I am not able to attend. Prayers for healing. 

RIP Mick, you have touched many lives and will always be close in our hearts. 

Dan and Rita ( Sell) Marquardt 

Mick and I were classmates all through our years at St. Pius and Lourdes. We both also worked summers at Assisi Heights. He always made work fun, and we managed to squeeze in a happy hour or two at the Outrigger after work. Imagine running in to Mick in Deadwood, SD standing in front of the Number 10 Saloon! I remember his magnetic personality, amazing sense of humor, the grin and the goofy chuckle that sometimes accompanied it, and of course the now famous mustache.

My heartfelt condolences to Jan and the family. He will be sorely missed.

Aunt Lois and family

Our deepest condolences and prayers are with you and your family. We will ask the monks at St. Joseph's Abbey in Spencer to pray for Mickey and all your family.

Tom & Cathy Manning

Spencer MA

Condolences to the Reed family! ??

Mickey and I really hit it off at Jesse’s wedding festivities. Although I knew him for a very short time, it felt like we’ve been friends for a long time. I’m deeply saddened by the news of his passing. May he rest easy. 

 Dear Jan and family

I am so sorry for your loss.  Know that we and hundreds of others are thinking and praying for you and your family in your time of sorrow.

Mickey was a great and good man.  I remember him as a keystone of the Lourdes High School Class of 1974, and as an essential member of a circle of friends during and after college. I will never forget, and always cherish, his memory.

Peace to your all.

--Rick and Mary Lee

We are so very sorry to hear of Mickey's loss! He was such a neat guy, he was one of my dad's favorite co-workers and golfing buddies. I have fond memories of Mickey from times when I would visit my dad at the fire hall. May his memory be a blessing to all who feel his loss.

A donation has been made in Mickey's memory to SE MN NAMI. 

Fraternally,

Bill Weist (son of the late Steve Weist), Becca & Family

We are truly so sorry for your loss.  Mickey was definitely "one of a kind" and he will be missed so much.  He was - and will always be- my son, Teagan's favorite bus driver.  Many times, I would stop by Mickey's bus to say a quick hello on my way out of work.  I still find myself looking for him.  We are grateful for our wonderful memories of Mickey.

My sincere condolences to your family! Prayers for peace and strength during this difficult time. 

My condolences to you Reed family

I will always have fond memories of Mickey of him as he was always smiling and when he came into the Emergency Dept with a smile on his face saying Hi Kid; how the heck are you? I'll always remember his voice!
I got to know he better playing in golf tournaments and the fun memories we had!

His demeanor was always so positive; uplifting and a JOY!  Truly a gem!

He will be greatly missed

Always know that he will have left an impression with each person he ever met!

You're in my thoughts; prayers to you and your family.

Mickey truly was one of a kind. He was my bus driver for many years. I looked forward to seeing him everyday. He’d greet me every morning with a smile and a, “good morning Mr. Underwood”. His smile was contagious. He would always ask how my brother and I how we did in sports and we’d see him at a lot of the games. You could tell he really cared about us and how we did. Was one of the nicest people I’ve ever met. Thinking of all of the family during this difficult time. Mickey will be missed by all. 

- Travis Underwood

My sincere condolences to your family! Prayers for peace and strength during this difficult time. 

Dear Jan and Reed family,

Sending our heartfelt sympathies on the loss of Mickey. He was one of a kind and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. 

Love,

Mike and Anne Falk

Dear Jan and Reed family,

Sending our heartfelt sympathies on the loss of Mickey. He was one of a kind and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. 

Love,

Mike and Anne Falk

Jan and family,

I didn't know Mickey well, but I remember his kindness as a Byron bus driver and Byron parent.  I recall one bus ride in particular when he was transporting our BHS music students to Lourdes High School, and he complimented me on my correct pronunciation of "Lourdes"!

Please take care of each other and know that the world loved Mickey.

We are so so sorry to hear of Mickey’s passing.  Nyssa was one of his bus kids and he was truly the “beloved bus driver”. We enjoyed him so much!  What a wonderful person..  he will be greatly missed.  Prayers to all of you❤️

We are so so sorry to hear of Mickey’s passing.  Nyssa was one of his bus kids and he was truly the “beloved bus driver”. We enjoyed him so much!  What a wonderful person..  he will be greatly missed.  Prayers to all of you❤️

Sending our most loving thoughts to you all as you navigate this journey without Mickey.  Such a great guy... always loved playing golf with you guys, running into him and the rest of the family.  

We pray for your peace as Mickey is protected by the souls of the loved ones who were waiting to greet him. 

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Jan and family,

I was so sad to hear that Mickey passed away ….and so soon after your mother. That is tough. Your obituary is so thoughtful and totally reflects what a generous person he was… a real character with many talents. That mustache did make him stand out. Ha! He was so kind and friendly. I didn’t realize he had such diverse interests. He gave to his family, many friends and students as well as the community. What a blessing.

though I didn’t spend much time with him, I remember him well. I know you had many wonderful times together. God be with you as you grieve his loss.

Much love, from Judy & my husband Jeff

Jan and family,

I was so sad to hear that Mickey passed away ….and so soon after your mother. That is tough. Your obituary is so thoughtful and totally reflects what a generous person he was… a real character with many talents. That mustache did make him stand out. Ha! He was so kind and friendly. I didn’t realize he had such diverse interests. He gave to his family, many friends and students as well as the community. What a blessing.

though I didn’t spend much time with him, I remember him well. I know you had many wonderful times together. God be with you as you grieve his loss.

Much love, from Judy & my husband Jeff

May sincere condolences to Jan and the entire family. I worked with Mickey at Station 4 up until my retirement in 2009. He and I manned the front seats of Ladder 42. I was the Captain but Mickey was the man in charge of the truck. I will certainly miss him. He was a lamb in bear’s clothing being a bit furry. May Micheal (Mickey) Rest in peace.

Rest in Peace, Mick.  We'll miss your smile, quick wit, but more importantly, your friendship.  My memories of you will be cherished forever.  God bless my friend.   

I can’t even begin to say how sorry I am for all of your lovely family to have lost such a wonderful man. I don’t believe there was any person he came in contact with that he was not kind to. God Bless you all and will be praying for all of you as well as Mickey.

I know Mickey will forever live in your heart, with all your rich memories of him and the all the light he shared.  My condolences during this difficult time.

I am thinking of all of you and remembering how special Mickey was to all of us!  ❤️

My condolences during this difficult time. Mickey has affected so many people in such positive ways. I’m going to miss the greetings as he drove by in the blue van or on his bike. He will be missed but never forgotten. 

I can’t even begin to say how sorry I am for all of your lovely family to have lost such a wonderful man. I don’t believe there was any person he came in contact with that he was not kind to. God Bless you all and will be praying for all of you as well as Mickey.

From band to basketball to track my friendship with this wonderful man goes back fifty plus  years. I enjoyed that mischievous grin every time I got to see him. Love you and miss you Mickey. 

I am thinking of all of you and remembering how special Mickey was to all of us!  ❤️

Reed Family,

On behalf of the Radke Family and the Byron Wrestling Family, our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. I have so many fond memories of the conversations we had around school. He truly was a unique soul…..thinking of you all during this difficult time. 
Ryan Radke

I knew Mickey from hauling concrete to him and Todd for their side jobs back in the 90's. After i started my own drywall taping business, Mickey found numerous jobs for me to do with fellow fire fighters and friends. He was a Big man with a bigger heart. I will forever cherish my memories of him. My thoughts and prayers are with the Family. 

My sympathy to the Reed family on the loss of Mickey.  May you know lots of people are thinking of and praying for you.

May he rest in peace.

Condolences to the Reed family! ??

Mickey and I really hit it off at Jesse’s wedding festivities. Although I knew him for a very short time, it felt like we’ve been friends for a long time. I’m deeply saddened by the news of his passing. May he rest easy. 

Jan, Jesse, Kelli, Donovan , and Ava,

I hated to hear the news of Mick's passing. 

He checked all the boxes. Family man, tough guy, sportsman, outdoorsman, big hearted...Certainly a friend to all that new him.

I recall an incident in the Blackhill's years ago when Mick tried to antagonize an untethered Bison.

The rumor was that the only reason the Bison didn't attack was because it was jealous of Mick's mustache.

I'm sure many more stories of this nature will surface in the weeks and months ahead and they will all make us smile and think of Mick.

Count me in. Anytime I think of Mick (or see a Bison) be assured there will be a smile on my face. 

I hate that he is gone, but, I loved the guy and all he stood for. I hope someday, someone can say the same thing about me.

Kindest thoughts to all, 

Cousin Dave

What a beautifully written memoir of such a fantastic man. I loved and idolized Mickey in so many ways but mostly for his humor, character, wits, and his easy going fun loving self. I feel So lucky to Have worked with Mickey his last few years on the department and always enjoyed running into him and Jan out and about. My heart is broken for Jan and the family and the hundreds of other friends he had. The world is a darker place without Mickey but the light he shined during his time on earth will always be remembered and endearing to all he met. Love and miss you already buddy.  

Jan and Family, Mickey was always larger than life, a wonderful friend and a great man. He will be missed. It was awesome to reconnect with him over the past several years. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. 

Dear Jan and family, my sincere condolences, sending you all lots of love, light and lots of strength to overcome your huge loss! From reading his obituary he was an amazing man ! May Peace be with you. 

Rest in peace with your family's arms around you.

Jan & Family

Sherrie and I send our Condolences and Prayers. Mickey was a Great older classmate- Great Co-worker and friend. RIP my friend. 

Jan and family,

Sending my sincere condolences for your loss. Mickey was such a good man and always fun to chat with. It was a treat to reconnect with him as part of the 45th reunion committee. You will be in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. 

I can’t even begin to say how sorry I am for all of your lovely family to have lost such a wonderful man. I don’t believe there was any person he came in contact with that he was not kind to. God Bless you all and will be praying for all of you as well as Mickey.

Jan & Family

Sherrie and I send our Condolences and Prayers. Mickey was a Great older classmate- Great Co-worker and friend. RIP my friend. 

I first met Mick through our love of pointing dogs.  Mick had recently acquired a French Pointing Spaniel from a mutual friend and that friend recommended Mickey join our bird dog training group.  We became friends almost immediately.  Later, after he found out I retired from the Rochester Federal Medical Center, he called me saying there were openings for school bus drivers at the Byron bus garage.  At his urging, I applied and was hired based on Mickey's recommendation.  Only later did I find that the reason he called me was because he wanted some time off and they were short on drivers which he admitted with a smile and that Mickey Reed smirk on his face.   Mickey was one-of-a-kind.  We used to announce to each other on the bus radio, early during our routes, about the glorious sunrise that morning.  Or, maybe, a "sundog" we'd seen.  He did have a love of nature.  Mickey coordinated the bus drivers "weekly giving" to the State of Minnesota through the Minnesota Lottery.  We never did win anything.  Maybe our "winnings" were to treasure Mickey's friendship with all of us at the bus garage.  We will all miss him.  I will miss him.  Godspeed my friend.  RIP.     

Gunnar 

I am so very sorry to hear of Mickey's passing.  I went through St Pius and Lourdes with him and he was always kind and happy to be there for others.  He was a great leader and friend to many.  My prayers and thoughts are with your family in your time of grief.  Hold your memories close to your heart. 

Jan and family,

My prayers an thoughts to you and your entire family.  There was never a time when I ran onto Mickey that he didn't want to chat and catch up.  His positivity and encouraging comments always made you feel good as you left the conversations with him.  The world needs more Mickey Reeds and his time on this earth with all of us is truly a blessing.  Hold the memories of Mickey close to your hearts during this difficult time.  God Bless Mickey.

Jeff Wills

What a wonderful man Mickey was.  I remember well the day he saved that childs life.  It was always a great pleasure to talk to Mickey over the radio at school as I knew he would be kind and pleasant.  My heart breaks for you all.  It is obvious he touched many, many lives and will be missed by all who knew him.  Keep his memory alive and speak of him often.  Keeping you all close in my thoughts and prayers as you move through these next difficult days.  

Lisa Ress

I can’t even begin to say how sorry I am for all of your lovely family to have lost such a wonderful man. I don’t believe there was any person he came in contact with that he was not kind to. God Bless you all and will be praying for all of you as well as Mickey.

I can’t even begin to say how sorry I am for all of your lovely family to have lost such a wonderful man. I don’t believe there was any person he came in contact with that he was not kind to. God Bless you all and will be praying for all of you as well as Mickey.

Oh Jan! I am so sorry to hear this. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers! Tale care! May your memories be eternal! ❤️❤️??

What a good guy! Such a nice classmate at LHS. Peace and blessings to friends and family. RIP ? in peace Mickey 

Jan and family, I am so sorry for this terrible journey you are enduring with the loss of your husband and father so soon after the loss of your Mom and Grandma. Lean on others and on God to give you strength and peace. ❤️

Jan and family, My deepest condolences and yes gone too soon. My prayers are with you and may memories help you to find a peace in the days of grief. Love to you all, Gail

He was a great man beloved and revered by his family. Could only hope to be half the man he was. Praying for peace and healing. My deepest condolences. 

Jan, Kelly, Jesse & family.  We're so crushed by the grief you're experiencing.  Mickey was such an awesome guy, as you know, and we always enjoyed our golf time and running into him. 

We pray for your peace and send our loving hugs. 

So very sorry to hear of your loss. My heart is breaking for you. Keeping you in my thoughts, prayers and heart at this very difficult time.

So sorry for your loss of a GREAT man! Keep the memories close!!

Our prayers are with your family during this difficult time. Mickey is fondly remembered by our family for the many activities he participated in at the high school. He often drove the soccer teams to away games and I had the pleasure of many conversations with him. He will be missed.

There are not enough or the right words to express our shock and sadness over your loss of Mickey. We will always remember him with the big hello and friendly smile.  Please know you are all in our prayers and thoughts as you struggle through this journey.  

My deepest sympathies to the family on the loss of Mickey ! We will keep Mickey and the family in our prayers and thoughts!

Our hearts break for you and your family at this most difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Big hugs to you all.

Love Alton and Deb Cordes

We are so sorry for your loss.  Mickey was such a nice man. We are praying for you.  

    Mickey...always a smile, a twinkle in his eye, a little joke and that great mustache! He was a great, kind man loved by so many. 

   Many prayers and sympathetic thoughts to Jan, Jesse, Kelli and his beloved grandkids for comfort through this extremely difficult time. 

My condolences to the family. Mickey was a one of a kind. I loved seeing and talking with hm at the Tvedt scale house window.  Mustache LEGENDARY!

May you find Peace with his passing.

Mickey you have earned those Angel Wings

Jan and family,

My sincere sympathy and prayers as you mourn the loss of Mickey. He was a wonderful man who will be missed by many.

My prayers and condolences to Mickey's family and friends during this difficult time.  

My prayers and condolences to Mickey’s family and friends.   He was a  good friend to so many.  Mickey was my teammate at SDSU and a great mentor.  I always looked forward to visiting with him at reunions and games and will miss him greatly.  I am so sorry for your loss. 

I can’t even begin to say how sorry I am for all of your lovely family to have lost such a wonderful man. I don’t believe there was any person he came in contact with that he was not kind to. God Bless you all and will be praying for all of you as well as Mickey.

My heartfelt condolences to the entire Reed family at this time of grief and loss. Mickey was more than a teammate. He was a tremendous man of great character, persistence, dedication to a comm at large as a firefighter , and personal integrity that shown throughout his life. His boundless enthusiasm, sense of humor, and fantastic mustache brought joy to everyone he met. Your grief at his passing is shared by many people who knew him well. Stay Strong! 

Our deepest condolences and prayers for everyone as you face the difficult days ahead. We were neighbors and classmates growing up and he will be missed by everyone who knew him. 

My deepest sympathies to the Reed family. He was a dear friend, teammate, and roommate. We had some great times together. He will be greatly missed. I will miss him beating me at golf. I wish I could express how much he meant to me. We have lost a wonderful friend. My love and prayers go out to his entire family. 

My heartfelt condolences to the entire Reed family at this time of grief and loss. Mickey was more than a teammate. He was a tremendous man of great character, persistence, dedication to a comm at large as a firefighter , and personal integrity that shown throughout his life. His boundless enthusiasm, sense of humor, and fantastic mustache brought joy to everyone he met. Your grief at his passing is shared by many people who knew him well. Stay Strong! 

Our most sincere condolences to Mickey's dear family and many friends. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. The Family Page wishes you peace and comfort during this most difficult time. 

My heartfelt condolences to the entire Reed family at this time of grief and loss. Mickey was more than a teammate. He was a tremendous man of great character, persistence, dedication to a comm at large as a firefighter , and personal integrity that shown throughout his life. His boundless enthusiasm, sense of humor, and fantastic mustache brought joy to everyone he met. Your grief at his passing is shared by many people who knew him well. Stay Strong! 

Our heartfelt sympathy to the Reed family for the loss of your dear Mickey.  Our sons ran together at UW-LaCrosse.  We have fond memories of Mickey cheering on the Eagles.  Your family will be in our prayers.

Our heartfelt sympathy to the Reed family for the loss of your dear Mickey.  Our sons ran together at UW-LaCrosse.  We have fond memories of Mickey cheering on the Eagles.  Your family will be in our prayers.

Mick and I were locker mates throughout high school.  Every year we would some how figure out the other person's locker combo enabling us to pull off locker destruction, decoration, and pranks.  Such a good guy with a contagious smile.  My heart goes out to his family!

Mickey was a teammate at SDSU. He was a good man. My favorite memory has nothing to do with football but involves a duck hunt he and I went on at Lake Whitewood. We shot a lot of ducks and perhaps were more than a few over our limit. This was not intentional but an innocent mistake of confusing redheads and canvasbacks. When we got back to Mick’s vehicle we found some creative hiding spots for the extras and made our way back to Brookings. I will miss Mickey. 

So very sorry for your families loss. Jan and all, I'm sending prayers and hugs for strength as you each go through your grieving. Remember to share many stories with each other as you grieve.  

I am heartbroken for your family at this difficult time. Lots of Love to all of you as you move through this difficult time.