Orvin Reed

Orvin “Chub” Reed, 79 of Ensley Township, Sand Lake, died Tuesday, July 6, 2010 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Chub was born June 16, 1931 in Cedar Springs, MI the son of Clarence and Beatrice (Robinson) Reed. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving during the Korean War and had worked at Michigan Wheel for 42 years retiring in 1991. He was a member of the American Legion Boat & Canoe Club in North Park. The loves of his life were his wife, kids and grandkids. Surviving are his wife Donna Shick, whom he married on May 29, 1953; children, Randy (Laura) Reed, Ken (Judy) Reed, Rick (Nancy) Reed; 8 grandchildren and their spouses; 8 great grandchildren; brothers, Clarence (Virginia) Reed, Don (Della) Reed; many nieces and nephews; in-laws, Jean Shick, Arlene Wesche, Bernice VerStrate, Bev (Phil) Wesche, Fred (Carol) Shick, Verna (Dick) Wesche. He was preceded in death by 4 sisters, Doris, Eloise, Laura, and Arlene. A special thanks to D. Jeffrey Mohr M.D., his nurse, Laura and their staff, and to Heartland Hospice of Fremont. The family will receive friends Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at the Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs, where services will be held Friday 11:00 am. Pastor John Dawson officiating. Interment Sand Lake Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice.