Frank E. Reece, 85, a resident of Oakleaf Village, went to be with the Lord, August 25, 2021. He was born, October 26, 1935, in Toledo, OH. to parents Oliver and Mabel (Perry) Reece. Frank graduated from Libbey High School and attended The Ohio State University, he retired from IBM in 1987 after 25 years. He was proud to have served with the United States Air Force, during the Korean War.
Frank married his beloved wife Darlene (Bickelhaupt) Reece 64 years ago in 1957, and she survives. He is also survived by his sons Jeff and Greg (Jill) Reece; daughter Beth (Rob) Sorrell; grandsons Ben and Andrew (Molly) Reece; granddaughters Laura Reece Mitchell and Rachel Sorrell; great-grandson Oliver Mitchell; sisters Fran Forbes and Kathleen Landis; nephews Craig (Cindy) Landis, Steve, and Brian Whiting; niece Nicole (Randy) Lippman; and great-niece Ella Lippman. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law Bob Landis.
Frank was known for his ornery and mischievous demeanor.
Frank’s life will be celebrated with a graveside service with military honors at Ottawa Hills Memorial Park, Monday, August 30th at 2:00 PM.
Those wishing to offer memorials in Frank’s memory are asked to consider the Hospice of Northwest Ohio.
Family and home were everything to Frank, he will be missed. Online condolences to reebfuneralhome.com
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