Richard R. Reed

October 30, 1934 - January 3, 2020

Rensselaer-Richard R. Reed 85, passed away Friday, January 3, 2020 at Porter Regional Hospital. Mr. Reed was born October 30, 1934, in Knox, Indiana to the late Floyd E. and Dovie (Troyer) Reed. Richard was an avid Chicago White Sox Fan, Indiana Hoosiers Fan, and Green Bay Packers Fan. He was a retired employee of Rockwell Windows. Survivors include two sons, Daryl Reed of North Judson, Garry (Jackie) Reed of Culver; one daughter, Cheryl (Burlie) Stacy of Knox; three grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren; 3 brothers, Floyd (Vonda) Reed of Knox, Jeff (Rosemary) Reed of Knox and David Reed of North Judson; three sisters, Shirley(Till) Goble of Eau Claire, MI, Maxine Masterson of Arkansas, and Shelia Messer of North Judson ; and beloved companion of over 30 years, Elsie Smith of Rensselaer. He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Sandy Kripisch; one grandson, Scott Stacy;one great grandchild; four brothers, Joe Reed, Bobby Reed, Greg Reed and Mark Reed; two sisters, Pat Hazlett and Phyllis Burnett. Funeral Services will be Thursday, January 9, 2020 at 1:00 CST at Rannells Funeral Home, Hamlet Chapel with Pastor Ben Carpenter officiating. A Gathering of family and friends will be from 11:00 to 1:00 CST Thursday at Rannells Funeral Home, Hamlet Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial my be made to the family.