George William Reed

George W. Reed of Millbury, OH., died peacefully at Hospice of N.W. Ohio on Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012. Born Oct. 24, 1922 to George and Viola Reed in South Lyon, MI., he graduated from Michigan State Normal College and was employed by Sun Oil Co. for 40 years retiring in 1984. George was active in Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and other civic and service organizations. He enjoyed league bowling, gardening, fishing and camping with his family and friends. He was also an avid stamp collector, photographer and loved listening to classical music. George is preceded in death by his parents; beloved wife of 50 years, Norma Elaine Wright; his youngest son, George Edward and his brother, Robert Norman. Surviving are his loving children, Michael W. (Susan), Diana L Harbourt, Gordon A. (Debra), Gretchen W (Michael) Christian, Rachel E Sims, William A. (Teresa). Brian K. (Faye) and Johanna C (Harold) Nitz; sister, Marian J. Anderson; numerous grandchildren, step grandchildren, great-grandchildren and step great-grandchildren Friends may call at the Hoeflinger-Bolander Funeral Home, 3500 Navarre Ave., Oregon, Ohio at 10:00 am Monday, August 27, 2012 where memorial services will be held at 12:00 noon. His family would like to thank the staffs of Hospice of N.W. Ohio, St. Luke’s Hospital and Waterford at Levis Commons. Memorial contributions to N.W. Ohio Hospice, 30,000 E. River Road, Perrysburg, Ohio 43551 or Waterford at Levis Commons, 7100 South Wilkinson Way, Perrysburg, OH 43551 would be greatly appreciated. www.hoeflingerfuneralhome.com.