Richard C. (Dick) Reed Dick Reed, age 63, of Stuart, Florida, died Thursday, February 18, 2010 at the Lawnwood Medical Center in Ft. Pierce, Florida. He was born to the late Ralph C. and Loda May Reed in Lancaster and grew up in Baltimore. He was preceded in death by an infant sister Linda Kay. Dick is survived by his wife Brenda Reed, daughter Dani (Richard) Geisinger, son Richard Jr. (Heidi) Reed, sister Pam (Jeff) Whittington, brother Jim (Portia) Reed. Last but not least his five grandchildren, Hannah and Kaila Geisinger and Brianna, Jeremy, and Jaxon Reed whom he poured his life and soul into as evidenced by his work office walls filled with their photos.
He will be fondly remembered as well by cousins, nephews, nieces, and other family members. Dick was an out-standing athlete at Liberty Union. He was a member of the '61 State Baseball Champion team and earned All-Ohio recognition on the '64 State Champion team. He was an all-league basketball player on the '63-'64 champion team as well as quarterback on the football team. He continued his baseball career at Ohio State and earned a degree in education before and Biology before heading to Florida to successfully teach and coach in the Martin County Schools. Dick was well known as an avid and accomplished golfer as a member of the Martin County Golf Club.
An employee of Florida (nuclear) Power & Light, Dick was a Health Physics Operator and remembered by a co-worker: "Dick was selfless and humble... he enriched the lives of all he met." The caring continued after his death as an organ donor to the U. of Miami's Children's Cancer Unit. As Brenda notes, "He's still giving." A man of deep faith, Dick's ministry was his investment in people. He served in the Manna Kitchen and taught Bible classes in his local church. My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from him He alone is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress. I will never be shaken. His family offers, "Thank you Jesus for the time you gave us with this wonderful man." A public Celebration of Life Memorial Service will take place on Saturday, March 6, at 2:00 PM at the First United Methodist Church at 1500 S. Kenner Hwy in Stuart, Florida. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to the Avenue D Boy's Choir at P.O. Box 2046, Ft. Pierce, FL. 34954. Paid Obituary
