Obituary of Randall Eugene Reeder

Randall Eugene Reeder was born on February 16, 1954 in Cleveland, Ohio. He was born from the late Charles Raymond Reeder and the late Mavis Rae (Harmon) Smith. Randall attended Airport High School, graduating with the Class of 1972.

After graduating High School, Randall enlisted in the Army National Guard where he honorable served his county, being honorably discharged in 1989 after obtaining the rank of Sergeant. Later he met the love of his life, the former: Nikki Knight and they exchanged vows on August 14, 2006 in Las Vegas, Nevada. To support his family, Randall has worked for Ford Motor Company for thirty years and has also been employed with Neapco Driveline for the past ten years.

In Randall’s younger years he obtained his private pilot license through Instrument Flight Training. He enjoyed working with his hands and always kept busy in the garage. He spent countless hours tinkering with projects after work. Randall enjoyed riding his Harley and always looked forward to his Friday Night Pizza ritual.

Above anything, Randy was a family man. He made sure his family was well taken care of. He enjoyed time spent with his wife, his step sons, whom he loved as his own, and his dogs. His soft and peaceful presence will be missed dearly by his family.

Randall Eugene Reeder, age 64, of Carleton, passed away on Sunday, November 11, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family. In addition to his parents, his passing is preceded by a stepbrother: Albert J. Smith Jr.

To cherish his memory, he leaves his wife of twelve years: Nikki Reeder; his step children: Michael Mika of Carleton and Joseph Mika of Monroe; his siblings: Raymond (Janice) Reeder of Carleton, Richard (Lynnette) Reeder of Cape Coral, Florida, Robert (Marie) Slatton, Aaron Reeder and Nicholas (Jackie) Reeder all of Canton, Georgia and Debra Bussell of Cape Coral, Florida; his stepmother: Barbara (Bobbie) Reeder of Waleska, Georgia; his stepfather: AJ Smith of Cape Coral, Florida; many nieces, nephews extended family members and friends and his beloved dogs: Bentley and Brinkley. 

Friends may gather on Sunday, November 18, 2018 from 2:00pm until a Memorial Service at 7:00pm at Merkle Funeral Service, 2442 North Monroe Street to be officiated by Minister James Puhl of St. Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church in Temperance, Michigan.

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