Doris-Reda-Obituary

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Doris Reda

Jul 27, 1929 - Jan 26, 2026

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My deepest sympathies to Doris's family. I had to sign this guestbook. Doris was the sweetest, nicest surrogate grandma on this planet! I turned 50 this year...and she was my first Sunday school teacher. I was such a terrified little guy back then, and Doris made it all better. I will never forget her hugs and kindness. I was a student at St Lorenz. Whenever I would see her...even years later, it made me smile. SHE MADE SUCH A DIFFERENCE.
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I worked with Doris years ago at Bronner's, and chatted with her a few times in later years. She impressed me as a kind and capable woman. My deepest condolences to the family.

Condolences and Deepest Sympathy to the Reda family. My wife and I knew Doris very well by working with her at Bronners. A very sweet and thoughtful lady. She made our wedding cake back in 1997. Rest in peace Doris.

I didn't get to know Doris really well, but we talked every Fall when she came to pick pears from my tree for canning. I knew her also through church and Bible Studies we both attended. We chatted at her birthday party and really enjoyed each other's company. Doris gave so much of herself to St. Lorenz, Bronner's and Frankenmuth. She will be greatly missed by all. Godspeed, Doris.

My sincere condolences & sympathies to the Reda family. relatives & friends. Doris was such a sweet, generous, lovely lady. Her & her husband Fred were a great couple to visit & be with at celebrations & gatherings. Their son Karl & I were in the same Frankenmuth High School class. Many fine memories of everyone. God bless & rest in peace Doris,

Sincerely Linda Warnick

Dennis would have liked to come to the visitation to see Karl, but is unable to handle this cold weather. His memories of Doris were that she was always nice and kind when he was at the house with Karl. Our deepest sympathies to the entire family. Dennis and Linda Lambert

Sorry to hear of DORIS passing. She was the 5th person I meet when Wally Broner was showing me around. I was there for the CHRISTmas season. Enjoyed talk to her when I was there.

Doris was a beautiful example of being a servant for so many years. I remember her from Sunday School when I was young and then her gentle encouragement when I began teaching Sunday School. She just seemed to be everehere.. always serving others so cheerfully. We are lifting her family and friends in prayer.

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Doris's Obituary

 Doris Reda

Frankenmuth, MI

“Life is a Journey Heaven Bound.”

Passed away peacefully at home and went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 26, 2026; age 96 years. Doris Weiss was born on July 27, 1929 in Frankenmuth, MI to the late Balthas (Lydia) Weiss. She was married to Frederick Reda on May 25, 1951; he predeceased her September 27, 1993. Doris was a lifelong member of St. Lorenz Lutheran Church and volunteered and taught Sunday School for many years. She was employed by Bronners for several decades. She enjoyed decorating, quilting, sewing, and baking, especially cakes for special occasions for her friends and family. Doris enjoyed traveling and missionary work. Most of all she loved spending time with her family and helping others, she was a prayer warrior. 

Surviving are 1 son Karl Reda; grandchildren Nathaniel (Mary) Reda, Nicole (David) Dwyer, Samuel Reda, Gabriel Reda, Trent Reda, John Owen, and Malachi Reda; great-grandchildren Isabelle, Chloe, Madeline, Jack and Jonathan; daughter-in-law Jacqueline Reda. Besides her husband and parents, Doris was preceded in death by 2 sons Craig Reda and Chris Reda, and daughter-in-law Denise.

Funeral Service will take place on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Lorenz Lutheran Church, 1030 W. Tuscola, Frankenmuth, Michigan. Doris’ family will receive visitors at Cederberg Funeral Home of Frankenmuth, 590 N. Franklin St. on Friday from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Saturday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until time of service. In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Doris Reda memorial fund c/o Samuel Reda.

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