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Vernon W “Chick” Reed

Birth	:	20 Jun 1927 Pierce, Pierce County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	5 Aug 2021 Osmond, Pierce County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Prospect View Cemetery, Pierce, Pierce County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.1794014, -97.5267029
Description	:	Chick was born on June 20, 1927 in Pierce to Edwin E. and Verne C. (Frey) Reed. He attended Pierce Public Schools graduating in 1946. He was an outstanding athlete and was offered a basketball scholarship to attend the University of Nebraska, but he declined as he did not want to attend any more "school". He was also offered the chance by the St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Cubs to report to their minor league teams as a pitcher, but in those days you had to pay your own way, and his family did not have the funds available... Read More	Chick was born on June 20, 1927 in Pierce to Edwin E. and Verne C. (Frey) Reed. He attended Pierce Public Schools graduating in 1946. He was an outstanding athlete and was offered a basketball scholarship to attend the University of Nebraska, but he declined as he did not want to attend any more "school". He was also offered the chance by the St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Cubs to report to their minor league teams as a pitcher, but in those days you had to pay your own way, and his family did not have the funds available to allow him to go. He worked at German's Grocery store and the Council Oak Grocery store in Pierce beginning when he was 13 years old. Chick and Dolores (Dee) Henderson were united in marriage on November 10, 1948 in Hood River, Oregon. Chick worked for the Safeway Grocery store there. They moved to Osmond in 1949, being "recruited" by Cap Theisen to open "Chick's Grocery" and to pitch baseball for the local Osmond amateur team. Chick, along with 9 other local businessmen, formed a corporation which was responsible for bringing many businesses to town including Big John Manufacturing, Osmond Locker, 2 dentists, a doctor, a barber and the bowling alley. Chick was a great promoter for the community of Osmond. After running "Chick's Grocery" for 43 ½ years, Chick and Dee retired and they spent several years enjoying their Lake cabin. Chick spent his retirement making bird houses (over 6,400) and giving them to people, Christmas outdoor decorating, and having a productive and amazing garden (especially growing yellow tomatoes for his "acid reflux" friends). Chick was a member of the Osmond United Methodist Church where he served on several committees and was a trustee, past member of the Osmond Genera Hospital Board, Venture Resources and the Osmond Tree Board. He was also a lifetime New York Yankee baseball fan. Survivors include his wife Dolores of 72 years, a son Robin (Dona) Reed of Pierce and a daughter Rae Ann (Wayne) Brantley of Aurora, Colo. 6 grandchildren Tahnee Reed of Winter Park, Fla., Connor (Jordan) Reed of West Des Moines, Ia., Timaree (fiancé' Ryne Kludt) Reed of Sioux Falls, S.D., Zach (Kelly) Streeter of Aurora, Colo., Brennen Streeter of Champaign, Ill., and Taylor (Steven) Turecek of Minden, Ne. and great grandchildren Samantha, Quinn, Henley, Hadley and Luke. Chick was preceded in death by his parents, his mother and father-in-law, sisters Ruth Avakian, LaVonne Record and brothers Robert and Donald, and grandson Bo Edwin Reed.

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Where is Vernon W “Chick” Reed's memorial?
Vernon W “Chick” Reed's memorial is located at: Prospect View Cemetery, Pierce, Pierce County, USA.
When did Vernon W “Chick” Reed death?
Vernon W “Chick” Reed death on 5 Aug 2021 in Osmond, Pierce County, Nebraska, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Vernon W “Chick” Reed's memorial?
Latitude: 42.1794014
Longitude: -97.5267029

Family Members:

Parent

Edwin Elmer Reed

(1897 - 1976)

Verne Celesta Frey Reed

(1901 - 1986)

Siblings

Robert Ellsworth Reed

(1922 - 1996)

Donald E “Drake” Reed

(1925 - 1994)

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