Jeff K. Reeder

The family of Jeffery Kurt Reeder is saddened to announce his passing on November 5, 2020 at the age of 65, in Florence, WI after a valiant battle with Diabetes. Jeff was born in Chicago, Illinois on April 16, 1955, son of the late Victor and Ann (Myroup) Reeder. In 1968 the family relocated to Eland, WI. Jeff was united in marriage to Lucy Gritzmacher on October 23, 1982. The two enjoyed 29 years of marriage until her passing on December 26, 2011. Jeff and Lucy were blessed with a loving son Justin. Jeff later married Dora Howell on July 5, 2014. While living in rural Wisconsin Jeff developed an interest in raising sheep and became very involved in 4-H and FFA. Jeff graduated from Wittenberg/Birnamwood High School in 1973, and pursued a BS degree in Agricultural Education from UW River Falls in 1977, and later obtained his Masters in Education Administration from UW Superior. After caring for his wife Lucy, Jeff pursued an interest in the medical field and obtained certification as a Medical Assistant from Rasmussen College. At UW River Falls he was a member of the swim team and the Phi Sigma Epsilon Fraternity. Jeff’s career was filled with many accomplishments and adventures as one of the founding officers for his family's business, Custom Glass Products, an educator in 4 states, a youth swim coach, and ending his career as an Administrator in WI and in Alaska. Jeff was an avid Chicago sports fan of the Bears, Blackhawks, and Cubs. He loved to travel, garden, and ice fish, and enjoyed many challenges as a lifelong learner. Jeff enjoyed time with family and friends and was an especially devoted husband, father, and son. He will be deeply missed. In addition to his parents, Jeff was preceded in death by his first wife Lucy. Jeff is survived by and will lovingly be remembered by his wife, Dora; son, Justin; step-sons, William (Robin) Howell, Nick (Rosemary) Nevil, Jesse Nevil, 8 step-grandchildren; siblings, Vicki (Joseph) Oboikovitz, Michael (Sarah) Reeder, Eric (Lisa) Reeder, Steven (Annetta) Reeder, Desiree’ (Tim) Pampuch; nieces and nephews, Sarah, Matthew, Lana, Erin, Mallory, Sam, Mariah, Cameron, Celsea, Adam, and Victor who loved his “corny” jokes and his free spirit; aunts and uncles, Virginia & Jack Ventura, Dottie and Larry Krull, and Carole and Michael Chlebek; as well as many cousins and friends, too numerous to mention all by name. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association 1 (800) 342-2383 In memory of Jeff and Lucy. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 17 from 11am-1pm at the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with service to follow at 1:00 pm, Rev. Henry Yoap officiating. Additionally, graveside services will be held Wednesday, November 18 at 11:00 am in Eland Cemetery in Norrie, WI with Pastor Clifford Kessen officiating. Condolences to the family of Jeff Reeder may be expressed online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.

Jeff K. Reeder

April 16, 1955 - November 5, 2020