Union Grove – Reed Earl Harding, 74, Passed away at the Oak Ridge Care Center on Thursday, May 5, 2016. he was born in Racine on February 15th, 1942. Reed graduated from Washington Park High School in 1960, and had worked for many years at Goodwill Industries.
Reed was an intelligent and talented individual who enjoyed classical music,reading and working with his home computers. He had a wry sense of humor and his company was enjoyed by all who knew him.
He is survived by his sisters and brothers: Heather (and Miles “Butch) Tesch of Butternut, Brian (and Rita) Staudenraus of Sturgeon Bay, Marlane (and Francis) Billings of Union Grove, and Russell Harding of Racine; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Earl Harding; and his mother and step-father, Marion (nee: Gausche) and Francis Staudenraus.
Funeral services will be held in the funeral home at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 12, 2016 with Janice Navarro officiatiing. Interment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park. All are invited to visit with the family in the funeral home on Thursday beginning at 11 a.m.
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Sam Rogers says
SO sorry to learn of Reed’s passing, am going to miss him, always sad to lose a friend.
Ken Kehl says
Remembered. A pleasure to know.
Sally Dunbar says
So very sad to hear of Reed’s passing..I’ll remember him in happier times
john bass says
Brian and Marlane, sorry to hear of Reed’s passing. He was lots of fun and I always loved hearing his jokes. Wish I could attend the funeral and see you guys, it’s been a long time.
john bass says
Brian and Marlane, sorry to hear of Reed’s passing. He was a lot of fun and I always loved hearing his jokes. I wish I could attend the funeral, it’s been a long time since I’ve seen you guys.
Tim and Jo Manderfield says
Please accept my sincerest condolences. Losing a sibling is very sad. I remember Reed way back when we, Marlane and Brain, were in school. He was a beautiful man. Hugs and blessings to you and your family. Jo
Terry Van Parys says
I worked with Reed for quite a while in the accounting department at Goodwill. We enjoyed his time with us and miss his sense of humor.