In Remembrance Of
Richard Reed
Richard Joseph Reed 74 of Trimble, MO passed away June 16, 2020.
He was born on October 4, 1945 to John Orin and Ruth (Pecha) Reed in Wausau, Wisconsin. Richard grew up in Mosinee and graduated from Mosinee High School. He then served his country in the US Army.
On November 19, 1966 he was united in marriage to Betty Jean Taken. After their marriage they lived in Mosinee, WI, Toronto, SD, Kansas City, KS and made their home in Trimble, MO.
Richard was a member of the Trimble Lions Club and was a volunteer fireman.
He was an over the road truck driver and a mechanic. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and was an avid NASCAR fan. Richard loved his family and his grandchildren were the highlight of his life.
He was preceded in death by his parents John Reed and Ruth and Alfred Miller; brother Robert “Bobby” Reed; infant brother Jimmy Reed; mother and father-in-law Glen Taken and Thelma and Norval Urban; sister-in-law Cindy Moes; and brother-in-law Danny Joe Salisbury.
Richard is survived by his wife of 53 years Betty Reed; children Gwendolyn Beth Reed, Scott (Teresa) Reed, James (Danette) Reed, Dianne (Philip) Steward, and Karin (Steve) Deyo; grandchildren Andrew, Isaiah, Emily, Aliviah, Brice, Trevor, Victoria, Mathew, Zachariah, Stephen; great-grandson Reid; brothers Norman “Buck” Reed, John (Jean) Reed, and Alfred Miller, Jr.; brothers and sisters-in-laws Darlene (David) Buschenfeld, Bob Taken, Julia Salisbury, Les (Kim) Taken and Rosie Reed; several nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Visitation: 12:00-1:00 p.m. with Funeral Services at 1:00 p.m. Monday, June 22nd at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Smithville
Burial: Greenlawn Cemetery, Plattsburg, MO
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Sharon Hart
Betty and family
Sending you hugs and sympathy to all of you at this sad time. Betty. Thinking of you and all the memories we share. Take care my friend. Love you
Karen & Bennie Smith
Our prayer are with you and the family. Cherish the memories and legacy he left your family! God be with you forever! Blessings! Bennie & Karen
Cindy Harris Roberts
Betty and family so sorry for your loss. He was a great man . He will be missed by all
Lynette Dean
Praying for the entire family. May peace be with you all during these difficult times.
Ron Swaney
Jim, Sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. Linda @ I send are thoughts @ condolences to you @ your family.
DEB THOMPSONSUMNER
BETTY AND FAMILY,WE ARE SO SORRY,RICH WAS SUCH A GOOD GUY ,HAD LOTS OF GOOD TIMES WITH YOU GUYS,LOVE YOU ALL.DEB,ARLENE(DARREL) ROLLIE THOMPSON &RONDA GNIFFKE &FAMILY& ALL THE THOMPSON BROTHERS(TBI) FAMILY
Andrea Thomas
Beth is my closest friend and I met Mr.Reed a few times and he was always friendly and made me feel at home. I am sorry your family has to go thru this and I will keep you in my thoughts. God bless you all.