Edward Reber's Obituary
Edward J. Reber, age 86, a lifelong resident of Lorain passed away Wednesday, August 22, 2012 at Mercy Regional Medical Center.
He was born on May 31, 1926 in Lorain, Ohio to John and Anna (nee Smetana) Reber. He was a 1944 graduate of Lorain High School. Upon graduation from Lorain High he enlisted in the U.S. Navy on October 7, 1944 and was Honorably Discharged on June 20, 1946. Ed continued to serve his country in the U.S. Navy Reserves from June 21, 1946 until June 20, 1954. While serving his country he received the American Area Ribbon, Asiatic Pacific Area Ribbon 2 Stars, Phillipine Liberation Ribbon and the World War II Victory Ribbon.
Ed made his career as a school teacher, teaching auto mechanics in the Lorain City Schools. He retired in 1988 after 24 years. He was also employed by Sears working in the automotive department and retired in 2004, National Tube Steel Mill, Central Cadillac, Hawkins Chevrolet, Cymack Oldsmobile and Reber Service Station.
Ed was a very talented and lifelong mechanic. He coached numerous Little League teams for many years and was the scorekeeper for the Admiral King Basketball team for 30 years. Bowling, golfing and attending his grandchildren's sporting events brought him much enjoyment. The time he spent with his family and grandchildren was very important to him.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Cheryl (nee Harshberger); sons, Craig, of San Diego, CA, Kirk, of Atlanta, GA and Todd (Vicki), of Milan, OH; grandchildren, Ryan, Megan and Erica; brother, Richard (Nancy) Reber, of Lorain.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Anna Reber; sisters, Doris Haponek and Mary Ann Thompson.
The Reber family will receive family and friends at the Catholic Church of St. Peter, 3655 Oberlin Ave. Lorain on Saturday, August 25, 2012 from 9:30 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Rev, Fr. Craig Hovanec, Pastor, will officiate. Private family inurnment will take place at a later date.
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