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David L. Reed Obituary – 3/25/2018


David Lloyd Reed, age 62, of Dassel, passed away Sunday, March 25, 2018, at his home.

There will be a time to gather with the family Wednesday, April 4 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Johnson Funeral Home in Dassel.

He was born April 1, 1955, in Tacoma, WA, the son of Roy and Barbara (Anderson) Reed. David was baptized and later confirmed in the Christian faith.

He attended Dassel-Cokato High School, graduating in 1973.

David was united in marriage to Barb Libor Dec. 25, 1994, Christmas Day, in Las Vegas, NV. The couple made their home in Dassel, where David worked as a roofer and a contractor.

David liked to golf, bowl, play horseshoes, fish, and hunt. He loved animals and always had a pet around the house.

He also enjoyed going to the Renaissance Festival, and spending time at the cabin up north, on Rush Lake.

David was proud of his grandchildren and enjoyed spending time with them. He had a green thumb and had many plants around the home.

David is survived by his wife, Barb, of Dassel; his step-daughters, Amanda (Richard) Olson of Isanti, and Megan (Tyson) Wimmer of Dassel; three grandchildren, Christian Wimmer, Isaac Wimmer, and Kaija Olson; his mother, Barbara Reed of Cokato; and two brothers, Tim Reed of Garden Valley, ID; and Kevin Reed of Cokato.

He was preceded in death by his father, Roy Reed; and his paternal and maternal grandparents.

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