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Edward Reber Obituary
LORAIN - Edward J. Reber, age 86, a lifelong resident of Lorain passed away Wednesday, August 22, 2012 at Mercy Regional Medical Center.
He was born on May 31, 1926 in Lorain, Ohio to John and Anna (nee Smetana) Reber. He was a 1944 graduate of Lorain High School. Upon graduation from Lorain High he enlisted in the U.S. Navy on October 7, 1944 and was Honorably Discharged on June 20, 1946. Ed continued to serve his country in the U.S. Navy Reserves from June 21, 1946 until June 20, 1954. While serving his country he received the American Area Ribbon, Asiatic Pacific Area Ribbon 2 Stars, Phillipine Liberation Ribbon and the World War II Victory Ribbon.
Ed made his career as a school teacher, teaching auto mechanics in the Lorain City Schools. He retired in 1988 after 24 years. He was also employed by Sears working in the automotive department and retired in 2004, National Tube Steel Mill, Central Cadillac, Hawkins Chevrolet, Cymack Oldsmobile and Reber Service Station.
Ed was a very talented and lifelong mechanic. He coached numerous Little League teams for many years and was the scorekeeper for the Admiral King Basketball team for 30 years. Bowling, golfing and attending his grandchildren's sporting events brought him much enjoyment. The time he spent with his family and grandchildren was very important to him.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Cheryl (nee Harshberger); sons, Craig, of San Diego, CA, Kirk, of Atlanta, GA and Todd (Vicki), of Milan, OH; grandchildren, Ryan, Megan and Erica; brother, Richard (Nancy) Reber, of Lorain.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Anna Reber; sisters, Doris Haponek and Mary Ann Thompson.
The Reber family will receive family and friends at the Catholic Church of St. Peter, 3655 Oberlin Ave., Lorain on Saturday, August 25, 2012 from 9:30 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Rev, Fr. Craig Hovanec, Pastor, will officiate.
Private family inurnment will take place at a later date.
Dovin and Reber Jones Funeral & Cremation Center is in charge of the arrangements.
Online condolences may be left for the Reber family at www.dovinreberjones
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Richard Danevich
September 3, 2012
sorry for your loss Craig,Kirk and Todd i remember him bowling leagues at Slovak Lanes,he is in a better place now God bless your family
Jeff Rash
August 29, 2012
Sorry to hear of your loss.
Tony Pulgine
August 27, 2012
Mr. Reber was always one of the friendliest faces in the halls at Admiral King. I'll always remember him watching cheering on every Admirals team. Our prayers are with his family and friends.
Eric Morrison
August 27, 2012
My deepest sympathy to the Reber family. Mr. Reber was my 1st baseball coach for Raymond Plumbing & Heating. He taught me so much about playing and competing. He played a major role in my athletic career. Thank you Mr.Reber.
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JEROME WHITFIELD
August 27, 2012
I AM SADDEN TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS,I HAVE KNOWN THE FAMILY SINCE I WAS A LITTLE BOY AND THE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES MRS.REBER WOULD MAKE AND MR.REBER HELPING ME FIX MY CAR. MAY YOU BE AT PEACE AND GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS THE FAMILY.
Dan Kulics
August 26, 2012
What a great teacher and person,you will be missed.Our prayers are with your family.AKHS auto shop 1970. Dan Kulics,Apopka Fl.
Fred Weber
August 26, 2012
My family lived across the street from the Rebers for many years. My brothers and I were all backyard mechanics and we also knew that Mr. Reber taught the Vocational Automotive class at Admiral King. So whenever we had a problem that we couldn't figure out we went over to see Mr. Reber....and he always came over an got us unstuck. Heck, one time he even came over in his pajamas. He was a heckova good man and will be missed.
Mary Castro
August 25, 2012
My deepest sympathy to the Reber family. I always remember Ed with a smile as he came down the hall at AKHS. He'd always stop at the office and talk about his wonderful family
May God grant him eternal rest and keep all of you in his loving care.
Mary Castro
August 25, 2012
i not only had the pleasure of mr.ed but i also new the whole family from his brother rich to his sister maryann but the greatest pleasure was of mr, john reber his wonderfull dad,i also worked at rebers gas stations from sinclare arco,shell on the corner of 28th and clinton.mr reber was also my auto shop teacher at akhs one wonderfull person god bless dave zurinsky lakeland florida
Jim LeMasters
August 24, 2012
Mr Reber, you will be missed
class of 1971 Voc Auto.
Fred Beech
August 24, 2012
Cheryl - I am in NYC and read Ed's obit and want to extend my deepest sympathy to you and your family. It has been a long time but I still have fond memories of you and City Bank. My prayers are with you at this difficult time. Take care. Fred
Bob Katkic
August 24, 2012
Mr Reber was our shop teacher, I have always remembered him all these years, all of us like him very much.
My condolences to the family
August 24, 2012
Ed was a patient of mine at the cancer center. there was never a time that he didnt come in with his beautiful smile and kind words to make all of us feel so appreciated. i loved caring for him and my heart understands what a void his passing has left in the lives of those who knew and loved him. God bless his family and friends. we know hes in a better place and can continue to smile down on us with warm, loving memories. I will miss you Ed. beth
RENEE SALADIN
August 24, 2012
CRAIG, KIRK AND TODD...I REMEMBER THAT YOUR MOM WOULD SIGN OUR BIRTHDAY OR CHRISTMAS CARDS WITH YOUR NAMES IN THAT ORDER...WHENEVER US SALADINS WOULD SPEAK OF THE THREE OF YOU IT WAS ALWAYS CRAIG, KIRK AND TODD. I LOVED YOUR DAD...HE WAS THE KINDEST MAN. ALWAYS HAD A SMILE ON HIS FACE. HE BROUGHT YOUR MOM TO HOSPICE WHEN MY MOM WAS THERE AND ALWAYS CALLED AND KEPT UP WITH HOW SHE WAS DOING BEFORE SHE PASSED IN MAY. AND BELIEVE IT OR NOT I STILL VIVIDLY REMEMBER MY FLOWERGIRL PART IN THEIR WEDDING...IT WAS SUCH FUN. MY SINCERE SYMPATHIES TO ALL OF YOU...CRAIG, KIRK AND TODD...AND TO CHERYL.
August 24, 2012
A great mentor, friend, and colleague. Deepest sympathy to the Reber family.
Gerald Paysor
Gary Yingling
August 24, 2012
This news saddens me as Ed was not only one of my best teachers, but nearly a life-long friend. During high school he had his dad employ me at his Shell station where I put the skills he taught me to work for two years. Ed followed my career for the next 45 years as I kept him updated. He attended a presentation I did several years ago regarding doing business in Asia and he had tears in his eyes as he told me how proud he was of me. I talked with Ed and his lovely wife recently at a Friday fish fry and, as always, I came away knowing I've been blessed to have a teacher and friend like Ed. God bless you my friend and may the peace of the Lord be with your family in this time of sadness. We have celebrated Ed's gifts to us all for many years and will continue to do so.
Phillip Gaudiello
August 24, 2012
My deepest sympathy goes out to the Reber family. Take care
August 23, 2012
I've lost a life-long friend as well as a classmate of '44-B LHS.
Steve R. Zvosec
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