Donald M. Reeder

Donald M. Reeder, 93, of Elmore, Ohio passed away December 14, 2018 at his residence. Don was born in Genoa, Ohio on August 5, 1925 to Sylvan Merrit and Ella Marie (Falls) Reeder. He married Beatrice M. Kille in Genoa on November 1, 1947 and she preceded him in death May 4, 2009. Don graduated from Genoa High School in 1943 and was employed as a mechanic by Kermit Freimark and was a farm manager for Hirzel Farms. Don started servicing home appliances in 1960 and in 1970, he and his wife Beatrice, operated Reeder Appliance in Elmore until their retirement in 1987. Don and Beatrice enjoyed camping in Texas, playing games and cards, especially Pinochle. He also loved to attend tractor pulls. Don is survived by his son, Wesley Reeder of Elmore and daughter Melody Gardner of Woodville, grandchildren, Alan Reeder, Ronald (Lisa) Potter II, Thomas Gardner, Justin Mininger, great-grandson, Ronald Potter III, sister, Ruth (Reed) Oestreich and brother-in-law, Doyle (Helen) Sommer. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Beatrice, son, Eugene Reeder, brother, Clifton Reeder and his wife Leila, sister, Marilyn Sommer and his friend, Joyce Lusk. A funeral service for Don will be conducted at 11 a.m., Tuesday, December 18, 2018 in the Robinson-Walker Funeral Home & Crematory, 501 West St., Genoa, OH 43430, with visitation from 9-11 a.m., prior to the service. Interment will take place in the Clay Township Cemetery following the service. Those wishing to make a donation are asked to please consider Hospice of Northwest Ohio, 30000 E. River Rd., Perrysburg, Ohio 43551, as appreciation for the help and guidance they gave to Dons family during this time. Also, a special heartfelt thank you to caregivers, Amy, Tammy, Patrick, Shawnda and Chaplain Andy. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.walkerfuneralhomes.com.