Robert Dana Reed, age 99, of Virginia, MN was called home by his Heavenly Father on Sunday, April 13, 2025, in Chisholm, MN.  He was born on March 3, 1926, in Virginia, MN, the son of Robert and Rose (Sarkela) Reed. He was united in marriage to Ruth Luhta on November 16, 1946.

Robert was the valedictorian of the Class of 1944 in Tower-Soudan High School. He served as a Merchant Marine during WWII. A gifted woodworker, Robert helped build the Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in 1955 and continued to support the church throughout his life working on the addition and furniture and wall plaques.  His creative craftsmanship can be found in many homes across the Iron Range as he worked for Iver Johnson, Harry Anderson Millworks, and as a Self-Employed Carpenter/Contractor for over 55 years. Robert was a founder of the Pike-Sandy-Britt Volunteer Fire Department, a Pike Township Supervisor, a 4-H Club Leader, and a member of the East Range Vintage Auto Club.  Robert cared for his loving wife, Ruth, after she became ill. He also enjoyed hunting, garage sales and swap meets.

Robert is survived by his children: Dale (Darcy) Reed of Esko, MN; Stanley (Roxanne) Reed of St Paul, MN; Dan (Sue) Reed of Virginia, MN; and Pam (Chris) Kotys of Virginia, MN; son-in-law, Dave Malenius of Gold Canyon, AZ; daughter-in-law, Peggy Reed of Moorhead, MN; Grandchildren: Shawn (Julie) Reed, Kris (Phil) Parendo, Jason (Selena) Reed, Angela Reed, Dana (Kate) Reed, Sarah (Jason) Reed Wolfe, Katie (Jeff) Reed, Mindy (Sven) Malenius, Josh (Jamie) Malenius, Mark (Erin) Malenius, Nick Reed, Charlie Kaufman, Ashley Hufnagle, Spencer Kotys; 16 great-grandchildren; and brother Donald (Beverly) Reed of Hermantown, MN.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents; wife: Ruth; children: Dennis Reed and Susan Malenius; sisters: Mae Gross and Margaret Haasl, and grandson: Chad Reed. 

A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on April 26th at the Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Virginia.  Pastor Zachary Klumpp will officiate. A gathering time for family and friends will be held one hour before the service.

The family would like to thank East Range Hospice for their care and kindness. 

Family services provided by Bauman-Cron, A Bauman Family Funeral Home in Virginia.  To share condolences online, please visit www.baumanfunerahome.com .

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