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Reed Hartel Obituary

HARTEL, Reed W. In Lexington, on October 25, 2008 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in New York City in 1931, the son of Reed and Edith Hartel of Forest Hills, NY. Reed graduated from Princeton University in 1952 as an electrical engineer and received an MBA from the Harvard Business School in 1961. A consultant and financial planner, he generously donated his time to many state and local organizations, including the town of Lexington, where he was a resident for over 50 years. Known for his keen mind and ready humor, he will be sorely missed by all who knew him. Devoted father of three children, Jacqueline Hartel, Karen Hartel-Koenig, and Reed C. Hartel. Loving grandfather of Hannah and Ellis Koenig. Also survived by dear companion Mary Bailey, and her daughter, Hilary. Services private. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Berea College, Berea, Kentucky 40404. Douglass Funeral Home Lexington 781-862-1800

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Published by Boston Globe on Oct. 27, 2008.

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Ron Pollack

October 28, 2008

Reed was someone who will always remain in my heart. He was more than someone I knew through business; more than just a friend. He was always generous; always willing to give me his time and his knowledge. He touched my life and my family's life, and I will miss him very much.

It always amazed the both of us that we would have sushi once a month and the waitresses always remembered us. Maybe it was the proportions that we ordered.

Steven Galante

October 27, 2008

I will miss Reed greatly. He was a wonderful mentor and friend to me.
He had a wonderful sense of humor and was very wise in many ways.
He was a real positive influence in my life.

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