Gerald Reeder

Gerald Reeder, age 95, died Saturday, August 13, 2022, at Brookestone Acres in Columbus.

Funeral Services are 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 17, 2022, at McKown Funeral Home in Columbus. Visitation is 5:00-7:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home and will continue from 9:00-10:30 a.m. Wednesday. Burial is in the Columbus Cemetery.

Gerald Reeder was born August 4, 1927, in Shelton, Nebraska to Edward and Augustus (Boltz) Reeder. He grew up and attended grade school in Shelton. He went to work as a plasterer after grade school to support his family. On December 2, 1951, he was united in marriage to Helen Marzolf at Elizabeth Valley near Kearney, Nebraska. They lived in various towns around the state until settling in Columbus. The couple enjoyed traveling, going on numerous trips all around the US. Gerald enjoyed square dancing, fishing, gardening, and doing crafts.

He is survived by:
Daughter: Kathy (Ron) Ward of Apache Junction, AZ
Son: John Reeder of Cannon City, CO
Son: Jerry (Dodie) Reeder of Columbus, NE
Daughter: Linda Reeder of Columbus, NE
10 Grandchildren
22 Great Grandchildren
2 sisters
1 brother

He is preceded in death by:
His parents
2 wives
4 siblings