Ronald L. Reeves

Ronald L. Reeves ADRIAN- Ronald L. Reeves passed away on April 11, 2016. He was born on July 8, 1942 in Pontiac, Michigan, and grew up in Rochester, Michigan, the son of Alfred and Shirley (Priestap) Reeves. Ron was preceded in death by his father. Ron married the love of his life, Kay D. Reed of Adrian in 1963. He graduated from Adrian College in 1964 with a Bachelor of Arts degree, and is a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity. He worked for Carnation Company and Hallmark Cards in western Michigan before returning to Adrian as the Adrian College Alumni Director and then Executive Director of the Adrian Chamber of Commerce. He served as Vice President of Sales at Saxmayer Corporation and Vice President /General Manager of Venchurs Packaging. After his planned retirement from Venchurs, he was recruited to serve as Vice President of Development at Adrian College, a position he officially held for seven years. Ron was a dedicated supporter of his community. He served as a board member and officer of numerous organizations including Adrian College, Boys Scouts of America, the Salvation Army and the Lenawee County Education Foundation. He was also very active in the First United Methodist Church of Adrian, serving in several capacities, including lay leader, Sunday school teacher and most recently on the finance committee. Ron was instrumental in raising millions of dollars for the organizations he served and the communities he loved. He received several awards for his valuable community service, including the Salvation Army Citizen of the Year, the District Award of Merit and the Silver Beaver Award from Boy Scouts of America. He was also the recipient of the prestigious Maple Leaf award in 1999 which recognizes an individual for extraordinary leadership and community service. Ron is survived by his wife of 52 years, Kay, their sons Aaron (Molly) and Matthew (Olivia) five grandchildren, Cameron, Bree, Katie, Hannah and Adrienne, his mother, Shirley, sister Kaye (Paul) Hamman and many nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life service will take place at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 16, 2016, at the Herrick Chapel at Adrian College with Rev. Chris Momany and Rev. Chris Brundage officiating. Visitation will be held at Wagley Funeral Home Friday, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Contributions in Ron’s memory are suggested to Adrian College,Office of Development, 110 S. Madison Street, Adrian, MI 49221-9946; Boy Scouts of America, c/o Ron Reeves Memorial, 137 S. Markel Place Blvd, Lansing, MI 48917; or Salvation Army, 217 W. Church Street., Adrian, MI 49221. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.WagleyFuneralHome.com.

Ronald L. Reeves

July 8, 1942 - April 11, 2016