Richard Reed

Richard Alan Reed, 83, of Laurel, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2019 at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown with his family by his side. Funeral services for Richard will be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Visitation will be on Monday, November 4 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. also at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to the family. For more information or to send a condolence, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for Richard and his family. Richard Reed was born on September 18, 1936 in Waterloo, Iowa to Steward and Verea DeFrance Reed. Richard graduated from Haven school in Tama, graduating in 1954. He served his country honorably in the United States Army from 1954 until 1957. Richard was stationed in California and Germany. Richard was united in marriage to Delores Papesh on April 12, 1958. He retired from Fisher Controls in 1998 after 35 years with them. Richard was a proud union member as well as American Legion member. Richard is survived by his children: Pearl Shively of Laurel, Ralph (Kendra) Reed of Laurel, Roger (Tracy) Reed of Laurel and Karen Reed of Marshalltown. Grandchildren: Joshua Shively, Jason Shively, Melissa Boyette, Derek Anderson, Mike Reed, Chad Reed, Dalton Laughlin and Kaylie Laughlin. He is also survived by ten great grandchildren, faithful companion, Spike and numerous in laws and friends. Richard is preceded in death by his wife, Delores; son, Terry LeRoy Reed and his parents.