Obituary for Gene L. Reed
Gene L. Reed, 93, of Brodheadsville, passed away on August 23, at home with his family under hospice care. He was the husband of the love of his life, the late Faye (Warner) Reed, who passed away in 2006.
He was born in Spring Valley, IL, on January 15, 1930. He served in the United States Army and retired after 20 years of service. He brought his family from Germany and retired at Tobyhanna Army Depot. He went on join Mt. Pocono Fire Company where he spent many years and met very special friends along the way. He worked for 20 years at Cramers Cashway in Pocono Summit and East Stroudsburg. After retiring, he worked for the Nolan gas station in Tannersville for many years.
Surviving are his three sons, Rick (Mary Ann) of Stroudsburg, Michael (Debbie) of Hazelton, Steve and Penny Pietsch of Sarasota, FL.; a stepson, Charlie (Patti) Warner of Effort; two daughters, Lisa (Darrell) Wagner of Kunkletown, and Christy Davis of Brodheadsville; and a nephew, a niece, and two cousins all residing in Illinois.
He has eleven grandchildren, and nineteen great grandchildren. In addition to his wife Faye, he was preceded in death by a stepdaughter Robin Visser. his parents, Leonard Reed and Clara (Brunnenmeyer) Reed, a sister, and four brothers.
He was loved by all, including his beloved dog Chewy. He loved his family unconditionally and cherished all his longtime friends.
A special thank you to a loving friend Georgi and to Amanda for her love and care.
As requested, there will be no services.
In lieu of flowers, memorial remembrances may be made to Lehigh Valley Hospice, 502 VNA Road, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301.
Cremation will be entrusted to the Kresge Funeral Home, Rt. 209 Brodheadsville, PA.
www.kresgefuneralhome.com
He was born in Spring Valley, IL, on January 15, 1930. He served in the United States Army and retired after 20 years of service. He brought his family from Germany and retired at Tobyhanna Army Depot. He went on join Mt. Pocono Fire Company where he spent many years and met very special friends along the way. He worked for 20 years at Cramers Cashway in Pocono Summit and East Stroudsburg. After retiring, he worked for the Nolan gas station in Tannersville for many years.
Surviving are his three sons, Rick (Mary Ann) of Stroudsburg, Michael (Debbie) of Hazelton, Steve and Penny Pietsch of Sarasota, FL.; a stepson, Charlie (Patti) Warner of Effort; two daughters, Lisa (Darrell) Wagner of Kunkletown, and Christy Davis of Brodheadsville; and a nephew, a niece, and two cousins all residing in Illinois.
He has eleven grandchildren, and nineteen great grandchildren. In addition to his wife Faye, he was preceded in death by a stepdaughter Robin Visser. his parents, Leonard Reed and Clara (Brunnenmeyer) Reed, a sister, and four brothers.
He was loved by all, including his beloved dog Chewy. He loved his family unconditionally and cherished all his longtime friends.
A special thank you to a loving friend Georgi and to Amanda for her love and care.
As requested, there will be no services.
In lieu of flowers, memorial remembrances may be made to Lehigh Valley Hospice, 502 VNA Road, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301.
Cremation will be entrusted to the Kresge Funeral Home, Rt. 209 Brodheadsville, PA.
www.kresgefuneralhome.com