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Ronald Reed Obituary
July 3, 1939 - June 12, 2024
Lexington, Kentucky - Ronald Hugh Reed,84, husband of Martha Shellenberger Reed passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, in Lexington, KY. He was born in Harrodsburg, KY on July 3, 1939, to the late Hugh and Lois Reed. Ronald retired from Square D Schneider Electric after a 40 year career as a Mechanical Engineer. He was a former scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 43 in Versailles. A history buff, he was active with the James Harrod Trust in Harrodsburg where he served a treasurer for a period of time. He was a voracious reader, enjoyed music, and spending time on Herrington Lake. Other than his wife Martha he is survived by his daughter, Carrie (Jason) Rudzik, Lexington, KY; one son, Thomas (Meredith) Reed, Lexington, KY; three grandchildren, Jacob Rudzik, Lexington, KY, Matthew Rudzik, Lexington, KY and Adrienne Reed, Lexington, KY. He is preceded in death by his brother, Bill Reed and sister-in-law, Bennie Kay Reed. A celebration gathering of family and friends will be 12pm-2pm Monday, June 17, 2024, at Clark Legacy Center, 3000 Versailles Rd, Frankfort, KY. In lieu of flowers, consider a donation to Hospice Bluegrass Care Navigators. clarklegacycenter.com
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Gloria Donnell
June 25, 2024
Ron was a wonderful Scoutmaster as well as a role model for Boy Scouts in his troupe. May God bless and comfort Martha and the family.
Anna A. Wilson
June 19, 2024
I enjoyed my time getting to know Ron through the Best Friends program. He was soft spoken, courteous, and friendly to everyone, qualities that are so greatly appreciated. Comforting thoughts are lifted for Ron's family.
Bob Wolf
June 17, 2024
I so sorry to hear of Ron´s passing. I hope Martha and the rest of the family are doing well.
I worked with Ron at Square D for many years "back in the day" as they say. He was my boss and my mentor. I was always welcome to come to him for advise. When I moved from engineering to the crazy "New Business Development" group, he always encouraged me and tried to get me to stay when Schneider decided to unload the ELAN group. Should have listened to his advise!
I´ll miss you Ron!
Bob Wolf
Tom & Carolyn Patterson
June 17, 2024
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Tom & Carolyn Patterson
Rita Green
June 17, 2024
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family.
Barbara Farha
June 17, 2024
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. So many wonderful memories of our days in Sycamore. Barbara Farha and family in Jacksonville, Fl
Jim Porter
June 17, 2024
Ron and I worked together at Square D/Schneider for over 40 years. I moved to corporate headquarters outside of Chicago in 1988. We returned to Lexington in 2007. After I retired at the end of 2007 Ron asked me "So Jim when is your retirement party?" "I don´t think I want one Ron. I´ve been to a couple and it amounts to a roast of the retiree." "Jim - you don´t understand " he said with a grin. "The party isn´t for you - it´s for us!" And you know what he was right!
Dona Renfro
June 16, 2024
Always so pleasant. Gave compliments freely. I loved being his friend. I will miss him.
Judith Moore Cheney
June 16, 2024
One of my oldest friends and classmates. "Ronnie", as I always called him, was a guest (the only one) who helped me celebrate my first birthday (due to the longtime friendship & classmates of his parents & mine). He and I enjoyed working with old family photographs & information through the years, as his family were Harrodsburg's, our hometown's renowned photographers. I will always remember my dear old friend, Ronnie. My deepest condolences to you, Martha, and to his family, & our mutual friends. Love, Judy Moore Cheney
Jerry Cerel
June 16, 2024
Rest in peace, Ron. Jerry Cerel. Friend from Best Friends
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