Gary L. Reed, age 67, of Ada, passed away on Monday, September 12, 2022, at 7:46 a.m. at his residence.
He was born on May 15, 1955, in Lima, Ohio to the late Elvin and Betty J. (Rhoden) Reed. Gary married Becky Lynn Burns-Reed on March 15, 1997, and she preceded him in death on October 22, 2014.
Gary retired from Durez Corp, where he worked as a lab technician. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran who served for fourteen years. He was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church, Bluffton and a member of the American Legion.
Are you a sky watcher? Jodi Brauen of rural Bluffton frequently has her camera aimed at the colors and clouds, especially morning and evening. Thanks, Jodi, for sharing these fleeting moments with the Icon.
An online presentation in the Blanchard Valley Health System “Live & Learn” educational series will be held on Thursday, September 15, 2022, when a discussion will be held on compassionate specialty care.
David and Susan Kruse, formerly of Columbus Grove, recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.
They were married on September 8, 1972 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Columbus Grove, Ohio. On September 4, 2022 they enjoyed a day celebrating with family and friends at their home in Mansfield, Ohio.
Not only did they celebrate 50 years of marriage, they were joined by David’s parents Len and Ruth Kruse who celebrated their 72nd wedding anniversary in June.
The Bluffton High School and Van Buren High School boys soccer teams will playi a memorial game honoring Bluffton Police Officer Dominic Francis, who was killed in the line of duty on March 31st, 2022.
The game will take place at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday September 13, at Steinmetz Field, 9 Triplett Dr, Bluffton.
