Reed Allan Farrell, age 79, of Conover, WI, passed away peacefully running to meet the Lord at his home on December 13, 2025.
He was born May 17, 1946, in Rhinelander, WI, to Leslie and Marian Farrell.
He grew up in Eagle River and Texas. Reed served 3 years is the U.S. Marine Corps as Lance Corporal during the Vietnam War. "Semper Fidelis"
He married Lucy Hansen on February 7, 1970, in Eagle River, WI. In 1974, they moved to Conover where they have lived for 52 years. During this time Reed worked at the Vilas County Courthouse as custodian for almost 30 years.
Reed had an awesome voice and loved to sing and sang many a song with his wife Lucy. He sang with the Lewis Kids and made a record.
He loved to ice fish with his mom, kids and wife. He would deer hunt and did a lot of camping and finding rocks. He loved to plant a garden which grew mostly potatoes. He loved planting trees and then cutting them down to use the wood to heat their home.
Reed is survived by his wife of 56 years, Lucy; daughter, Day (Josh) McCrary; grandchildren, Stephanie (John Paul) Prekett, Joey Godec, Samantha (Zack) Nauman, Dayna (Deandri) Brewton, Drew McCrary, Jason McCrary; great grandchildren: Merik Nauman, Abigal and Anna Marie Godec, Daliza and Divani Brewton.
He was preceded in death by his son, Forest Farrell Sept 15, 2025; brother, Kenny Farrell; parents, Leslie (Marian) Farrell; grandparents, Lester (Irene) Farrell and Art (Clare) Anderson.
Reed will be remembered by his love for wanting to be with the Lord. Always "One Day Closer" and also that ALL is Wonderful.
A celebration of his life will be at 10 am on Saturday January 31, 2026, at the Gaffney-Busha Funeral Home in Eagle River, WI. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. A reception will follow at the Evangelical Free Church in Conover.
Arrangements by Gaffney-Busha Funeral Home, Eagle River. Online condolences may be expressed at gaffney-busha.com
