Ralph Dean Reed, 87, of Danville, passed away at 3:09 p.m. on February 17, 2025, at home.
Ralph was born on July 7, 1937, in Tuscola, Illinois, to Frank P. and Esther (Alley) Reed. He married Sue McGowen on March 16, 1958, in Potomac, and later Diana Maxwell on December 1, 1979, in Danville. Diana survives him.
He is survived by his daughter, Julie (Kevin) McKenzie of Danville; his sons, Rick (Beccy) Reed of Danville, Jason Kees of Brownsburg, Indiana and Justin (Lisa) Kees of Cortland, Illinois; seven grandchildren, Lindsay Darr, Tyler (Stefanie) McKenzie, Lauren (Matt) Wivinis, Jalyn Kees, Jaret Kees, Maddy Kees, and Jackson Kees; three great-grandchildren, Weston Kees, Reese McKenzie, and Reed Wivinis; his brother, Frank (Sharon) Reed of Normal; his sister, Marilyn Boen of Oakwood; two sisters-in-law, Sue Reed of Homer and Susan Reed of Michigan; as well as several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents, stepmother Rosalind Reed, granddaughter Miley Reed, sisters Mar

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