Obituary for William Reed
William A. Reed, age 88, of Erie, passed away on Monday, August 5, 2019.
He was born in Kersey, Pa on April 6, 1931 a son of the late Joseph and Frances Richards Reed.
William worked at Hammermill for almost 40 years. He was known as “Breaker”. He belonged to several Clubs including the National Club. He enjoyed golfing and bowling, having achieved a hole-in-one and 300. He was a former President of the International Paperworkers Union and enjoyed road trips to the Casino.
He is preceded in death by an infant son, Scott and 12 brothers and sisters.
He is survived by his wife of almost 67 years, Eileen Fitzgerald Reed, two daughters, Lynn Riesdorph (Tom) and Darlene Brandt (Randy) and three sons, Francis Reed (Laura), John Reed (Patty) and William Reed (Nicole), a sister, Elsie Benden (Carl) and a brother, Ray Reed. 8 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren also survive.
Friends may call on Thursday at the Kloecker Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. 2502 Sassafras St. Erie, Pa. 16502 from 2 pm to 4 pm and 7 pm until the time of the service at 8:30 pm. Burial will be private. Send condolences to www.kloeckerfuneralhome.com
He was born in Kersey, Pa on April 6, 1931 a son of the late Joseph and Frances Richards Reed.
William worked at Hammermill for almost 40 years. He was known as “Breaker”. He belonged to several Clubs including the National Club. He enjoyed golfing and bowling, having achieved a hole-in-one and 300. He was a former President of the International Paperworkers Union and enjoyed road trips to the Casino.
He is preceded in death by an infant son, Scott and 12 brothers and sisters.
He is survived by his wife of almost 67 years, Eileen Fitzgerald Reed, two daughters, Lynn Riesdorph (Tom) and Darlene Brandt (Randy) and three sons, Francis Reed (Laura), John Reed (Patty) and William Reed (Nicole), a sister, Elsie Benden (Carl) and a brother, Ray Reed. 8 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren also survive.
Friends may call on Thursday at the Kloecker Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. 2502 Sassafras St. Erie, Pa. 16502 from 2 pm to 4 pm and 7 pm until the time of the service at 8:30 pm. Burial will be private. Send condolences to www.kloeckerfuneralhome.com