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Stephen Reed Obituary

Name: Service for Stephen Reed
Start: 2023-05-22T13:30:00.000Z
Location: American Legion Post #1

Reed, Stephen D. - MSgt USAF (Ret)

April 18, 1953 - May 12, 2023

Survived by wife Catherine; children: Travis (Helen) Behl, Nicholas (Denise) Behl, Edward Behl, and Kelly (Jodie) Ellison; 7 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; mother Martha Reed; sisters: Elizabeth Reed and Jennifer Reed Cox; nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by father James Reed.

GRAVESIDE SERVICE with Military Honors: Monday, May 22, at 12:30PM at Omaha National Cemetery, followed by a CELEBRATION of LIFE GATHERING at American Legion Post #1, 7811 Davenport St., Omaha, NE.

JOHN A. GENTLEMAN MORTUARIES & CREMATORY

BELLEVUE/SARPY CO CHAPEL 3402 Samson Way

402-293-0999 www.johnagentleman.com

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Published by Omaha World-Herald on May 15, 2023.

Memories and Condolences
for Stephen Reed

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13 Entries

Wood Carving Illustrated members

July 3, 2023

We have just learned of Steve passing. On behalf the Woodcarving Illustrated Forum which he was a member. We were shocked at loss of a very long-time member and great wood carver. He will be deeply missed on our forum of teaching, sharing and caring. Send my condolences to the family many of us are going to plant a tree in his honor. God bless

Darryl & Laura Price

May 29, 2023

We met Steve on a PGR mission up near Story City, IA. We have the best memories of talking about the VTX bike Steve owned (Black Betty) and ours. He helped us know what seat we needed on ours! We are also sorry we didn´t see any posts about his passing. We would have been there to celebrate this awesome man. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We are so sorry for your loss.

Foosh

May 22, 2023

Via con dios my friend.

Sharon Jackson

May 17, 2023

I don´t know where to start as this came as a horrible shock! I have known Steve for a very long time probably 30 plus years , as we shared our friendship, Cat first off I´m so very sorry for your loss know that I´m thinking about you and forever sorry!!
I remember Steve and I always shared our health stories we both had open heart stories to share and some secret scars! Steve I´m sad I wasn´t able to say goodbye, I´ll always remember you and all the stories we did share, May you be at Peace now no more suffering , but remember never goodbye but see you some day! Lots of love

Jennings, Eileen MSgt USAF (Ret)

May 16, 2023

I knew Steve from my time at Offutt. After his retirement, I saw him and his wife at the commissary and Legion Post. I'm sorry for his family and friend's loss. Prayers for peace. Thank you.

M S

May 16, 2023

Thank you for your military service

Martha (Mom), Jennifer, and Elizabeth

May 16, 2023

Gone way too soon. May eternity be filled with guitar music.

Ken Kult

May 15, 2023

Steve was a great woodcarver and musician that shared his knowledge and talent. He will be missed.

Frank and Terri Durham

May 15, 2023

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

VFW DISTRICT 10 /FRA BRANCH 276 CHAPLAIN,AMERICAN LEGION POST 331 CHAPLAIN

May 15, 2023

Thank you for your Service May you be Granted Golden wings to Carry you on your Honorable Journey to a Restful Peace

Randall Kehres

May 15, 2023

I met Steve during my second tour at Offutt in 1987. He and I became close friends and shared many great and not so great times together.

A true patriot, he was SAC through and through and also an honorary Navy Chief.

Steve had the keenest sense of humor and a love for animals. He was incredibly talented as a musician playing and collecting Martin guitars and singing in many bands in the Omaha area or with groups for church. His wood carving skills were unparalleled. I have many carvings he did for me over the years I will cherish forever.

Words can't express the loss I feel and now is shared by the many lives he touched. God called home one of his finest. I wish for Steve eternal rest. Mission accomplished my fellow warrior. Thank you for your service and friendship. No goodbye here. Just see you in a bit. Your brother in arms, Randy.

Brian Wells

May 15, 2023

I got to know Stephen as a Guitars 4 Vets instructor. He invited me over to his house to see and hear/play his guitar collection. He was a very good player and loved his guitars! A talented man that will be missed. Brian E Wells, USA, CSM (Ret)

John and Beth Beaudoin

May 14, 2023

Cathy, we are so sorry to hear of Steve´s passing!
We have many great memories of good times! God Bless Steve!
Prayers for you and your family!
The Beaudoin Family

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