Robert Reed

Robert A. Reed II CDR USNR, age 84 of Plymouth formerly of Edina, passed away on October 21, 2019. Bob will be deeply missed by his wife of 57 years, Karen (Gerdin) Reed; sons, Robert III (Brandi), William (Kristin), and Andrew; grandchildren, Sam, Jonas, Lauren, Alexandra, and Thomas. Bob was born and raised in south Minneapolis, graduating from Central HS, the U of M, and Pepperdine University. He served as a light attack pilot off carriers in Vietnam. Bob retired from the navy in 1981, after 24 years as commanding officer, Navy and Marine Air Training Center Twin Cities. He also retired from Northwest Airlines as director of employee relations and liason the city of Edina. Bob had many interests in his life including British sport cars and visual arts. He was involved with Veterans in the Arts. Bob was very involved with many organizations in his community, he served on the Board of Directors St. Paul Red Cross, Board of Directors Memorial Blood Bank Minneapolis, as President of the Minnesota Employee Recreation and Services Council (MERSC), Meals on Wheels Volunteer, Habitat for Humanity Volunteer, Chairman of the Board of Stewards, Plymouth Congregational, Board of Donors, Plymouth Congregational, Board of Fine Arts, Plymouth Congregational, Veterans in the Arts, Edina Veterans Memorial Committee, Member Minnesota Triumphs (Car Club), Member Minnesota Morgans (Car Club). Bob received extensive education from the University of Minnesota receiving a B.A. in Fine Arts (Design) with a Minor in Humanities, from Pepperdine University receiving a M.A. in Human Resources Management, and a Post Grad Certificate from the University of Minnesota in Human Resources. Center of Creating Leadership Quality College, Grad. He served various positions in the Navy including Assistant Director of Flight Training, Chief of Naval Air Basic Training, Airforce Institute of Technology (Maintenance Management), Flight Instructor Training, Aviation Supply and Material Maintenance Managment, Naval Aircratft Maintenance Management, Nuclear Delivery Pilot, Helicopter Utility Pilot, Rescue, Mine Water Air. An evening visitation will be held Tuesday October 29, 5-8 PM at Washburn-McReavy Edina Chapel, 5000 W. 50th St., Edina. Funeral services to be held on October 30 at 2 PM with a visitation starting at 1 PM at Plymouth Congregational Church, 1900 Nicolett Ave. S. Private interment at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials to Navy Marine Corps Relief Society or donor's choice.

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Robert Reed

July 12, 1935 - October 21, 2019

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Robert Reed

July 12, 1935 - October 21, 2019

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