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Gerald Reeder Obituary
Gerald Reeder
August 4, 1927 - August 13, 2022
Gerald Reeder, 95, died Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022, at Brookestone Acres.
Services are at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022, at McKown Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home and will continue from 9-10:30 a.m. Wednesday. Burial is in the Columbus Cemetery.
Gerald Reeder was born Aug. 4, 1927, in Shelton, Nebraska to Edward and Augustus (Bolts) Reeder. He grew up and attended grade school in Shelton. He went to work as a plasterer after grade school to support his family. On Dec. 2, 1951, he was united in marriage to Helen Marzolf at Elizabeth Valley near Kearney, Nebraska. They lived in various towns around the state until settling in Columbus. The couple enjoyed traveling, going on numerous trips all around the U.S. Gerald enjoyed square dancing, fishing and gardening.
He is survived by his daughter, Kathy (Ron) Ward of Apache Junction, Arizona; son, John Reeder of Cannon City, Colorado; son, Jerry (Dodie) Reeder of Columbus; daughter, Linda Reeder of Columbus; 10 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; two sisters; and one brother.
He is preceded in death by his parents, wife and four siblings.
Condolences may be left at www.mckownfuneralhome.com
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George Gottschall
August 21, 2022
Jerry and family I just want to offer my sincere condolences to all of you. Just remember all of the good times with Dad. I was 17 when my Dad passed and it is not easy. Take care.
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