Reed Richard Pastwa

of East Bethel, MN, passed away tragically on July 5, 2020 at the age of 18.

Reed was born April 4, 2002 in Cambridge, MN to Richard and Brigitt Pastwa. Reed was strong in many things, but most of all his faith. He wore crosses daily as a testament to that faith and taught his sister and others to trust in God’s plan. He was a gifted athlete with great passion for life and had a special fondness for anything with a motor - snowmobiles, motorcycles, cars. But even more importantly, Reed was a constant source of comfort and acceptance to all who knew him. He had a great talent for friendship and a fierce love for so many, especially his sister Ellee. Reed graduated from St. Francis High School with honors in May, was accepted to several colleges, and was planning to major in business.

Reed was preceded in death by his grandmother, LaVonne Koppelman; great- grandma, Laverne Koppelman and grandmama Loretta Pastwa.

Reed is survived by his father and mother, Richard and Brigitt; sister Ellee; grandpa and grandma, Gary and Roni Pastwa; grandpa Gene Koppelman; great-grandma Harriet Berg; aunt Sherri (Tom) Rollins; uncle Todd Koppelman; great uncles and many cousins.

Reed’s family extended beyond the bounds of his family and included a group of very special friends. Reed will be deeply missed for his smile, laughter, and genuine concern for others that accompanied him everywhere he went.

Visitation will be at Family of Christ Church (16345 Polk St NE, Ham Lake, MN 55304) Monday, July 13 from 4 – 7pm.

Memorial Service at Family of Christ Church on Tuesday, July 14 at 11:00am. Visitation one hour before service.

Due to current social restraints and seating capacity of 250 people at church, Reed’s Memorial Service will be livestreamed on the Gearhart Funeral Home Facebook Page.

Private interment.

In lieu of flowers, donations will be put toward creating a scholarship in Reed’s name.

www.GearhartFuneralHome.com