In Memory Of
Ronald Reed
1936
2022
Ronald Reed
January 25, 1936 — April 20, 2022
Indianapolis, IN – Ronald Reed, 86, passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2022. He was born on January 25, 1936 in Westfield, Illinois to the late Floyd Reed and Minnie Belle (Hall) Hamilton. He was married to Dorothy C. (Schmidbauer) Reed on June 27, 1964.
Ron graduated from Westfield High School in 1954. He received an Associates degree in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University and a Bachelor's degree in Business Management from Indiana Wesleyan University. He was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force and National Guard and a long-term civilian employee of the United States Navy at Naval Avionics. He was also a member of the American Legion.
Ron enjoyed pickup trucks and bourbon but his greatest joy in life was his family. He enjoyed spending time with his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren along with getting together with extended family and friends.
Ron is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Dorothy Reed; his children: Matt McDermott and his wife HuiChan Ye; Ronald David Reed and his wife Shelly; George McDermott and his wife Nivan; Tim Reed; Bill Reed and his wife Linda; Seana Zoderer and her husband Carl; Justin Reed and his wife Julie; Kati Dyer and her husband Nate; his grandchildren: Stephanie Stockett; Sean McDermott; Chris Reed; Jessica Flick; Cassandra Reed; Ronald D. Reed II; Robby Zoderer; Jack Zoderer; Jacob Reed; Drew Reed; Mysia Dyer and Catie Reed; his great grandchildren: Ronald D. Reed III and Maddox Reed.
A graveside service will be at Round Hill Cemetery on Tuesday, April 26th for the immediate family.
Please continue to support Ron's family during this difficult time by clicking the "Share Memories" icon above sharing your thoughts, memories & prayers.
Ron graduated from Westfield High School in 1954. He received an Associates degree in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University and a Bachelor's degree in Business Management from Indiana Wesleyan University. He was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force and National Guard and a long-term civilian employee of the United States Navy at Naval Avionics. He was also a member of the American Legion.
Ron enjoyed pickup trucks and bourbon but his greatest joy in life was his family. He enjoyed spending time with his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren along with getting together with extended family and friends.
Ron is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Dorothy Reed; his children: Matt McDermott and his wife HuiChan Ye; Ronald David Reed and his wife Shelly; George McDermott and his wife Nivan; Tim Reed; Bill Reed and his wife Linda; Seana Zoderer and her husband Carl; Justin Reed and his wife Julie; Kati Dyer and her husband Nate; his grandchildren: Stephanie Stockett; Sean McDermott; Chris Reed; Jessica Flick; Cassandra Reed; Ronald D. Reed II; Robby Zoderer; Jack Zoderer; Jacob Reed; Drew Reed; Mysia Dyer and Catie Reed; his great grandchildren: Ronald D. Reed III and Maddox Reed.
A graveside service will be at Round Hill Cemetery on Tuesday, April 26th for the immediate family.
Please continue to support Ron's family during this difficult time by clicking the "Share Memories" icon above sharing your thoughts, memories & prayers.
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