Gary Dean Reed, 66 of Rushville, Nebraska, passed away on August 12, 2022. Gary grew up in Hay Springs, Nebraska on his family farm. Gary graduated from Hay Springs High School and went on to Denver Technical Institute with a degree in Diesel Mechanics. After he received his degree in Diesel Mechanics he moved to Casper, Wyoming. Gary went on to get job at the City of Casper working as a Diesel Mechanic, this is where he met the love of his life Deborah J. Jones in 1980. Gary and Debbie were married May, 1 1982 in Casper, Wyoming. Debbie had a daughter from a previous marriage that he helped raise till she was 16 years old, Shannon Standish. Gary and Debbie had two children of their own, a daughter, Atchley Reed and a son, Ryan Reed.
He was a kind and loving partner to his spouse Debbie for 40 years, as well as an amazing father to their children Atchley and Ryan, he loved his wife and children with all his heart and will be missed dearly by all that knew him. He loved working on cars in his free time, till he physically could not do it anymore. He talked about his 1969 442 that he had when he was 16 and still has till this day. He loved spending time in the Big Horn Mountains, riding 4 wheelers, and fishing with his grandchildren.
Gary is survived by his wife Deborah J. Reed, daughter Atchley Reed, mother-in-law Mary Proudfoot, Daughter-in-law Cierra Proudfoot, his grandchildren Lexee Mouser (Ed), Makkenzye Thompson, Izzabella Perkins, Keegan Perkins, Jeremiuh Proudfoot, Avalynne Proudfoot, Logan Reed (Rachel), Hannah Reed, Great granddaughters Mila Reed and Maebelle Williams. His Brother Larry Reed (Betty), Shirley Roberts, Sharon Fry (Joe). His nephews Matthew Reed (Jenny), Marc Reed (Laura), Andrew Reed (Dani), Jeremy Fry (Stacy), Kyle Fry (Hannah), Wesley Roberts, and niece Nikki Olsby (Erik). Many aunts, uncles, cousins, great nieces, great nephews, and many other extended families.
He is preceeded in death by his parents, William H. Reed, and Lois M. (Kleve) Reed, his son Ryan A. Reed and Son-in-law Jason C. Perkins.
Arrangements are under the care of Newcomer Casper Chapel. To leave a special message for the family, please select the "Share Memories" option.