William J. Reed passed away Monday, February 17th, 2020, in Naperville, Illinois.
Mr. Reed was born in St. Louis, Missouri on January 15, 1935 to the late Henry and Elsie Reed (Dietrich).
He is survived by his beloved wife, Shirley (Willman), who he was happily married to for 64 years, and his daughter Vicki Cohen of Yorkville, Illinois.
Mr. Reed was a sheet metal worker in his early career, being a member of Local 36 from 1954 to 1971.
In 1971 he became a teacher for the Special School District, teaching sheet metal layout and drafting. During that time, he earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Education from Northeast Missouri State.
In 1997 he retired from teaching and he and Shirley moved to Sugar Grove, Illinois. He spent his time there working as a ranger for golf courses near his home and serving as a substitute teacher in the local school districts. In 2017 he retired from both.
In full retirement, he enjoyed many vacations with his wife and daughter, tinkering in his office and garage with various hobbies, and playing his favorite game….golf.
Visitation at Kutis Affton Chapel, 10151 Gravois, Saturday, February 22, 9:00 a.m. until funeral service at 12:00 noon. Interment Sunset Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions to St. Jude Children’s Hospital appreciated.