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In memory of
K.E. Joe Reed
January 9, 2019 - February 11, 2019
Jan 9, 2019 - Feb 11, 2019
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K.E. Joe's obituary
Joe was born to Wilfred and Irene (Heyer) Reed in Estherville, Iowa January 9, 1943. He was a Vietnam Veteran having served in the Army from 1964-1967. Joe lived in Des Moines for almost 40 years raising three children through the Urbandale School District and retired from John Deere Credit.
Joe enjoyed life and could always be seen with a smile on his face. When asked how he was doing, he wasn’t just good, he was “good, good, good.” He loved sports and could be heard on the sidelines cheering, “Go Blue!” When not at a sporting event, Joe could be found at the YMCA or sharing stories and laughter with friends. His biggest priorities were his family and church. He enjoyed hosting Alpha class at Hope and helping people learn about Jesus. He wanted to be sure that Heaven was getting fuller.
Dad would say it was a good day because his feet hit the floor, but we know it’s a better day because he is dancing in Heaven.
Joe was preceded in death by his loving wife, Sondra, his parents, his brother, Billy, and his sister Kathryn. He is survived by his children Tim, Wendy, and Matthew (Jackie) Reed and many loving grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and extended family. He was a loving father, husband, grandpa and friend to everyone.
A visitation will be held at 10:00 am Friday, February 22, at the chapel at Lutheran Church of Hope on Jordan Creek Pkwy in West Des Moines. A celebration of life service will follow at 11:00 am with a luncheon in the Well following the service. The burial will be at Glendale Cemetery at 2:00.
Should friends desire, contributions may be made in memory of Joepa
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Tim, we want to send condolences to you and your family. We were blessed to get to reconnect with your dad at HOPE. He …
Tim, we want to send condolences to you and your family. We were blessed to get to reconnect with y…
Tim, we want to send condolences to you and your family. We were…
I am at a complete loss and absolutely devastated to hear of the passing of my dear "Papa Joe." You were like a second…
I am at a complete loss and absolutely devastated to hear of the passing of my dear "Papa Joe." Yo…
I am at a complete loss and absolutely devastated to hear of the…
RIP Joe. Sincere condolences to the family. Joe was a pleasure to work with at John Deere Financial. His smile and atti…
RIP Joe. Sincere condolences to the family. Joe was a pleasure to work with at John Deere Financial…
RIP Joe. Sincere condolences to the family. Joe was a pleasure t…
Our love and sympathy to the Reed family. You have all been very special to our family. God has blessed us all with a…
Our love and sympathy to the Reed family. You have all been very special to our family. God has b…
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