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Reed, Paul Eugene (1934-2019)

REED, LAW, GROSS

Posted By: Guthrie County Coordinator (email)
Date: 7/16/2024 at 16:49:22

Paul Eugene Reed

Reed, Paul Eugene, 85, beloved son, father, grandfather, teacher, and friend died Monday, December 9, 2019. Preceded in death by his wife, Suzanne Gross Reed; parents, Ralph and Gladys Reed; sister, Elizabeth "Betty" Law; brother, Ronald Reed. Survived by his daughter, Marguerite (Phil Moss) Reed of Wichita; grandchildren, Sophia, Madeline; brother, Robert Reed. Born in Casey, IA in 1934, Paul studied piano, worked the family farm, and played sports. He was drafted into military service towards the end of the Korean War which ended before his deployment overseas. After performing and teachingat Drake University and St. Norbert College, Paul joined the School of Music at Wichita State University in 1966; teaching there until retirement in 2008. Paul also served with the Music Teacher National Association in a variety of administrative roles. He enjoyed college basketball, historical biographies, and making friends. He will be hugely missed. A memorial reception will be held at the Edwin A. Ulrich Museum of Art, Wichita, KS, February 1, 1:00;m. Downing & Lahey East Mortuary. Share tributes online at: www.dlwichita.com

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NOTE: Paul was a student of piano teacher Marie Gundrum, and frequently returned to visit and perform on her spring student recitals in the '60's and '70s.

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