Kenneth Dale Reed

December 3, 1946 - December 31, 2020

Kenneth Dale Reed, 74, of Fort Dodge, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 31, 2020, at UnityPoint Health Trinity Regional Medical Center in Fort Dodge. Services will be 1:00 PM on Saturday, January 9, 2021, at the Gunderson Funeral Chapel in Fort Dodge. Burial of cremains will be held at a later date in Ohio. A time of gathering for family and friends will be from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at the Gunderson Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Fort Dodge. Kenneth Dale Reed, the son of William Herman and Thelma (Mougey) Reed, was born December 3, 1946 in Minford, Ohio. Leaving to cherish Kenneth’s memory are niece/mom figure who has overseen his care for many years Sue (Bob) Parcel & Serenity of LuVerne, IA. Also, surviving is son Joseph Reed of Hawarden, IA, daughter Michelle Wilson of Alchester, SD, grandson Shawn Michael Wilson of Alchester, SD; nephew Bill Lyon of Tuscon, AZ, nephew Matt (Stephanie) Lyon of Beaver, OH, best lifelong friend Harold White of Stout, OH, dearest rescued black cat “Harley” as well as many friends at LifeWorks where he has resided for the past several years as well as several cousins. Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, brother William Gene Reed, sister Virginia Ann Reed Lyon, special aunt Rowena Akers, nephew Christopher Krannitz and many cousins. Memorial may be directed to LifeWorks http://lifeworkscommunityservices.org/ or the discretion of the family.