Chesterfield, Missouri
Reed, William B., passed away, Friday, August 31, 2012. Beloved husband of Louise "Tudy" Reed; loving father of Jim (Linda) Reed and Craig (Cindy) Reed. Proud grandfather of Lindsey (Matt) Post, Evan (Lindsey) Reed, Jason (Caitlin) Reed, Whitney (Neil) Ostercamp and Michelle Reed; great grandfather of Amelia, Caroline, Elliot and Micah.
Born in St. Louis in 1925, Bill graduated from Flushing High School in New York City then attended St. Louis University where he started on the Varsity football team. Bill served in the United States Marine Corps in the Pacific from 1943-1946, and received the Purple Heart. During the 1960's, Bill was actively involved with the St. Louis area Junior Football League, serving as Head Coach for many years as well as President of the league. An avid Cardinals, Rams, Blues and Mizzou Football fan, Bill rooted and often offered constructive criticism. Bill was employed by State Farm Insurance for 30 years and was a member of St. Mark Presbyterian Church in Ballwin. Bill and Tudy were previously members of Glen Echo Country Club and Whitmoor Country Club.
Services: Funeral service at the SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory, 14960 Manchester Road at Holloway, Ballwin, Thursday, 11:30 a.m. Interment Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. If desired, contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. Visitation Wednesday 4-8 p.m. Friends may sign the family?s on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.
Dearest Tudy, Sorry I was such a mess, I forgot to sign the book but I hope to do so at the funeral tomorrow.
I just had to tell him SEMPER FI one last time. I thought the world of Billy He will be sorely missed I will never go into that church without looking to see if he is in his pew. I guess I will just tell him Hi and Semper Fi.
Yours in Christ Jesus, Cecil
Cecil Keeler Jr
September 05, 2012 | Ballwin, MO
Tudy & family, my deep sympathy for your loss. I always enjoyed when Bill would call Dale Foster's office & tease me...He did have a sense of humor. May God Bless & Keep you during this difficult time.
Pat Hull-Smith Florissant, MO
September 05, 2012
Bill was my parents and grandparents insurance agent for many years until I became a S.F. agent. He was very helpful in my getting started. Earl Boren
September 05, 2012
My deep sympathy to you, Tudy, and your family. I did enjoy working for Bill and over the past years he would call me and try to fool me into thinking he was one of the StateFarm executive.
Phyllis Meyer
September 04, 2012
By meeting William briefly on several occasions, and knowing him through the eyes of his granddaughter, Whitney, we know we have lost a wonderful man. God's blessings on Tudy and her family.
Gary and Colleen Ostercamp
September 02, 2012 | Columbia, MO
