Norman J. Reed

Norman J. Reed, age 94 of  Clear Lake, WI,  died on Friday, September 2, 2022 at Golden Age Manor  Nursing Home of Amery, WI.

Norman Joseph Reed was born on February 24,1928 in Clear Lake, WI the son of Norman O. & Mary (Mara) Reed.  He grew up in the Clear Lake area, was baptized and confirmed at  St. John’s Catholic Church and graduated from Clear Lake High School in 1946.   After high school, Norman began driving routes for various milk haulers in and around Clear Lake.   On August 10, 1950,  he was married to Norma E. Wood at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Amery, WI.   Norman enlisted and served in the United States Air Force  from 1951 to 1955.  During this time they made their home in Moses Lake, WA.   After his honorable discharge from the service, they moved back to Clear Lake where they raised 6 children: David, John, Diane, Janet, Matthew, & Cindy.   In 1961, Norman began working at Midland Co-op delivering propane, eventually becoming and retiring as manager in 1990.   Norman spent his retirement years driving truck for Buhr Bros, and taking numerous trips with Norma across the country.  Norman was a lifelong learner, traveler, loved reading, exploring and observing nature through the lens of a good set of binoculars, especially birds and wildlife. Norman spent much of his time having impactful conversations with those around him. He loved mountains, vintage tractors and trains, and spending time with his family at gatherings, sporting events, band concerts, clubs and anything else his grandchildren were involved in. He served on the Clear Lake School Board for 27 years and was an active member of the St. John’s Catholic Church in Clear Lake.  Norman’s number one priority was his family and he will be dearly missed by his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and extended family.

Memorials can be given to Clear Lake Scholarship Fund, Crex Meadows, and D. D. Kennedy.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Norma;  parents, Norman & Mary Reed;  

 brothers, Myrl Reed, Dale Reed & Jim Reed

Survived by 

Sons & Daughters, Grandchildren & Great Grandchildren

David (Lori) Reed  -  Clear Lake, WI

Megan Reed

Cassandra (Jason) Varghese

John (Sandi) Reed  -  Amery, WI

Kennedy Reed (Brett Ahrens)

Austin Reed (Kyla Marley)

Diane (Roger) Blanchard  -  Clear Lake, WI   

Ryan (Carrie) Blanchard - Bailey Blanchard, Tyson Blanchard & Jordan Blanchard

Erin (Dylan) Gorres -  Oliver Gorres & Vidalia Gorres

Nathan (Melissa) Blanchard -  Hailee Blanchard, Harrison Blanchard & Harper Blanchard

Alison (Ben) Blanchard Avery  -  David Avery, Brittany Avery, Trenten Avery, Lillian Avery & Ben Avery, Jr

Janet (Peter) Arcand  -  Clear Lake, WI

Theresa (Andy) Brantner  -  Will Brantner, Drew Brantner, Owen Brantner & Marcus Brantner

Stephen (Christi) Arcand  -  Caleb Arcand, Natalie Arcand, Nora Arcand & Noelle Arcand

Elizabeth (Chase) O’Keefe  -  Amelia O’Keefe,  Eleanor O’Keefe & Abram O’Keefe

Laura (Kerry) Danielson  -  Gabe Danielson, Lennon Danielson & Eden Danielson

Sam (Jamie) Arcand  -  Arlo Arcand

Matthew Reed   -  Clear Lake, WI

Caitlin (Jason) Anderson  -  Camryn Anderson

Courtney Reed

Cindy (Scott) Hatella  -  Colfax, WI

Matthew (Marquessa) Chirhart  -  Layla Chirhart

Alexandra (Manuel) Chirhart Velasco  -  Maya Velasco, Matteo Velasco  &  Lucas Velasco.

Sister  -  Deb (Bill) Boehm

Brother and Sisters in Law  -  Alane Wood  &  Bonnie (Dick) Bale 

Many Relatives, Family & Friends

Mass of Christian Burial  at 6 PM   on Sunday, September 11, 2022   at St. John’s Catholic Church in Clear Lake, WI

Clergy  -  Fr. John Long     Music  -   Yoshiko Shakal  and St. John’s Choir

Visitation  -  Sunday, September 11, 2022   from 3 - 5:30 pm at the St. John’s Catholic Church in Clear Lake, WI

Interment  -  Clear Lake Cemetery,  Clear Lake, WI

Scheuermann Funeral Home and Cremation Services are handling the arrangements.

www.clearlakefuneralhome.com

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