Kermit Eugene Reed Obituary (1925 - 2011)

Mr. Kermit E. (Kert) Reed, 85, of Madisonville, passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2011, at his residence. \ He was born July 1, 1925 in Paulding Co., OH to the late Clarence Reed and Nellie Gray Reed. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Ann Reed. \ Mr. Reed was a veteran of WWII, serving in the USAAC from 6-28-1943 and in the Air Force Reserve in 1962. He was placed in retired reserve in 1962 with the rank of Captain. \ He attended Bowling Green State University for three semesters before entering the USAAC, Michigan State College during cadet training, Aerial Gunnery School and Navigation School during the service and graduated from Purdue University with a BS degree in Aeronautical Engineering in 1948. \ He started Kert E. Reed Co. in 1958, after being employed by Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. for over 10 years. The business was incorporated as KERCO. Inc. in 1963. \ The family is honoring Mr. Reeds request so there will be no visitation or service. \ Memorial donations may take the form of donations to the First Presbyterian Church in Madisonville. \