Ronald R. Reed, 75, of Wooster died Wednesday, March 03, 2010 at his residence.
Services will be Monday at 11:00am at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster with Pastor Eric Fairhurst officiating.
Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens.
Friends may call Sunday from 2:00pm to 4:00pm at the funeral home. Online tributes may be made at
www.robertsfuneralhome.com
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Greater Wayne County, 2525 Back Orrville Rd., Wooster, OH
44691.
Ron was born November 18, 1934 in Wooster to Clen D. Reed and Effie (Jacot) Reed Schaum.
He married LaDonna Holmes on November 24, 1955.
She survives.
He graduated in 1952 from Northwestern High School.
He hauled milk for 50 years.
He attended West Hill Baptist Church and was a long time member of the Oldsmobile Club of America.
He collected cars and enjoyed going to car shows.
Ron will be deeply missed by his wife and daughters Donna Swartz of Wooster and Rita (Jerry) Flinn of West Salem.
He was the grandfather to Brandon (Christine) Flinn of Texas, Leah (Saul Mendez) Flinn of Veracruz, Mexico, Brady Flinn of Nebraska, Christina and Jonathan Swartz of Shreve, and great-grandson Andrew Flinn.
He had one brother, James (Kathie) Schaum of Mansfield and two sisters Mary Lynn (Larry) Frary of Seville and Susan (Mike) Wantz of Crooksville and his beloved dog, Mack.
Ron seemed to know the ancestory/history of most people he came in contact with and enjoyed the friendship of many.
Ron will be greatly missed by his family and friends. The family wishes to thank Dr. Mark Elderbrock and Dr. David Holden both of the Cleveland Clinic along with the
Hospice staff for the fine care that Ron received.