Jere Harrison Van Reed, 81, of Reading, Pennsylvania passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2022. Jere was the loving companion of Pearl Brunner who together shared 26 happy years. He was born in Reading on February 26, 1941 a son of the late Harrison and Carrie (Hoester) Van Reed.
Jere was a Gov. Mifflin High School graduate and was an avid bowler to which he rolled 2, 300 games. He loved the Philadelphia Phillies and Detroit Lions. Jere enjoyed cooking especially his famous fudge and hot pickled peppers. He was a life member of Clover Park Association and a member of Victor Emmanuel's where he enjoyed his favorite chicken entrees. One of Jere's favorite pastimes was playing games with his family.
In addition to his companion, Jere is survived by his 2 daughters' ; Michele Mariani and her husband Stephan Rioux, Melaney and her husband Tyler Howell, and Pearl's daughter Shannon and her husband Dean Weaver, brother, Michael and his wife Kathy Van Reed, 5 grandchildren; Mackenzie Harris, Victoria Howell, Samantha Mariani, Connor Howell, Ashley Mariani, nephews; Daniel Van Reed, Billy Van Reed, nieces; Sarah Van Reed, Mary Ann Van Reed and Lori Van Reed, great niece, Charlotte Van Reed and 2 great nephews, Jacob Van Reed and Austin Van Reed.
A Celebration of Life Service will be Monday August 8, 2022 at 1pm in Auman's Inc Funeral Home, 390 W Neversink Rd., Reiffton. Burial to follow in Forest Hills Memorial Park. A viewing will be Monday 12-1pm in the funeral home.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.aumansinc.com for the Van Reed family.
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