Dennis Reed

Dennis K. Reed, 75, of Oelwein, Iowa, died peacefully with his family and a great friend at his side on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Ravenwood Specialty Care in Waterloo, Iowa.

Funeral Service: 10:30 A.M. Friday, November 13, 2026, at the Schmitz Funeral Home, Highway 150 South, Oelwein, Iowa, with Chaplain Randy Cole officiating.
Visitation: 3:00 to 7:00 P.M. on Thursday and for one hour before the service on Friday at the funeral home.
Interment: Woodlawn Cemetery, Oelwein, Iowa.
Military Graveside Services will be performed at the cemetery.
Online obituary at www.jamisonschmitzfuneralhome.com

Dennis Keith Reed was born January 30, 1951, in Oelwein, Iowa, the son of Richard Vernon & Mary Margaret (Gage) Reed. He received his education at the Oelwein schools. Dennis honorably served in the U.S. Navy. Dennis was working at Ames General Construction when he met Sharon Kay Letts. They were united in marriage on September 15, 1973, at Grace United Methodist Church in Oelwein, Iowa. Dennis and Sharon were blessed with a son, Robert. Dennis continued his working career at the City of Oelwein Water Department, Chicago Northwestern Railroad in Oelwein, Wilson Railroad in Des Moines, Iowa Northern Railroad in Waterloo, Transco Railcar in Oelwein and retired from the Union Pacific Railroad after 30 years of service. He was a member of the Wadena American Legion and enjoyed taking auto drives to see the wildlife.

Dennis is survived by his Wife of 53 years: Sharon Reed of Oelwein; Son: Robert (Becky) Reed of Lamont; 2 Grandchildren: Samantha & Austin; 3 Siblings: Ronald Reed of Elkader, Gail Madina of Waterloo & Steven Reed of Strawberry Point and Nieces & Nephews.

Dennis was preceded in death by his parents and a brother: Ricky.