Roger Calvin Reid

Roger Calvin Reid age 63 of Stockport, passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at his home after battling cancer for two years.

Visitation for family and friends will be 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at Behner Funeral Home.

Burial of cremains will be at a later date at Evergreen Cemetery, Fairfield, IA.

Memorials can be made to Van Buren County Nursing or Hospice of Central Iowa. Cards and memorials can be mailed to: Rita Reid, PO Box 162, Stockport, IA 52651.

Roger was born July 2, 1953 to Carl E and Merna K (Free) Reid in Fairfield, IA. He married Rita Bartholomew June 16, 1973 in Fairfield. This year they celebrated 43 years of marriage.

Roger graduated from Fairfield High School with the class of 1971. He worked at Fairfield Castings, LLC/ Dexter as an inspector for 44 years before he retired. He enjoyed playing cards, gambling, spending time with the people he worked with and his family & friends.

Roger is survived by his wife, Rita of Stockport; his son, Sean (Sherry) Reid of Stockport; two grandchildren, Jenna Lynne and Jake Michael Reid; two sisters, Sandra (Frank) Rinehart of Albia, IA and Marla Maskobi of Texas; and one brother, Ronald (Deb) Reid of Wayland, IA.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Merna; and one sister, Marcia.