Robert Coleman Reed

Reed, Robert Coleman 5/1/1925 - 4/15/2016 Chelsea, Michigan Robert Coleman Reed, of Chelsea, Michigan, age 90, passed away on Friday, April 15, 2016. He was born on May 1, 1925 in Wolverine, MI, the son of Frank and Ethel Reed. Loving father of Robert C. Reed Jr. (Margo), Joyce D. Kouba (William), Charles W. Reed, Jeffrey A. Reed-Mansperger (Harold), William D. Reed (Jeanette) and Jodi L. Reed. Devoted Grandfather to Robert III, Nathan , Russell, Melissa, Jason, Angela , Kelly, Stacy, Taylor, Austin, Shelby, Jacob and Isabelle. Loving Great-Grandfather to Madison, Delaney, Olivia, Khelsea, Samantha, Andrew, Abagail, Melissa, Melanie, Nicole, Brittany, Lissus III, Liam, Levi, Garland Jr and Reagan. Devoted Great-Great-Grandfather to Scarlett, Silas, and Lilly. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Ethel Reed, his sisters Margaret and Francis, and his loving wife of more than 65 years, Gladys. During WWII, he served with the 551st Parachute Infantry Battalion and was wounded during the battle for Rome in July 1944. He was awarded the Bronze Star and Purple Heart for his actions. Robert was a life member of the Chelsea VFW Post 4076, American Legion Post 31 and a member of the Washtenaw County Veterans Honor Guard. He retired from the University of Michigan in 1988 as a Machinist II. Robert was a member of the Chelsea First United Methodist Church for over 65 years. He was always a hard worker and enjoyed gardening, and wood working. He was well known for his Butterfly carvings. He also enjoyed embroidery where he won two first place ribbons at the Chelsea Community Fair for his entries. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 20, 2016, at the Chelsea First United Methodist Church with Rev. Joy Barrett officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Grove East Cemetery in Chelsea. The family will receive friends at the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home in Chelsea on Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Chelsea First United Methodist Church or the Washtenaw County Veterans Honor Guard.