April 1, 2021 at 4:05 p.m.

Dr. Charles E. Reed

Dr. Charles E. Reed, age 98, passed away Friday, July 24, 2020 at Lakeshore Assisted Living in Minocqua. Charlie was born on March 13, 1922 in Boulder, Colo. He attended Harvard University and Columbia University Medical School. Upon graduation in 1945, Dr. Reed served in the U.S. Army Medical Corps. and then practiced internal medicine in Corvallis, Ore. In 1962 he became a professor of medicine at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He pursued research, patient care, and implemented a fellowship training program in allergic diseases. Dr. Reed became head of the Division of Allergy and Clinical Immunology and established new standards in patient care. Following his tenure at the University of Wisconsin, he became department chair at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., until his retirement. Dr. Reed was internationally acknowledged as a leader and pioneer in his field. He is survived by Janice, his loving wife of 58 years; his children Marian (Mark) Sinkey of Seattle, Wash.; James (Kris) Reed of Boulder Junction; Walter (Madelyn) Reed of Auburn, Maine; and Barbara (Marc) Reed Kimball of Hugo, Minn.; 11 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three children Jocelyn Sparrow, David and Lawrence Reed. Charlie was a humble, thoughtful, kind and gentle person whose wisdom and insight were an inspiration to many. A small family service will be held at the Unitarian Fellowship Memorial Garden in Woodruff, and a Celebration of Life for all will be held at a future date. The family would like to give special thanks to the Ascension Hospice program and staff, and to Lakeshore Assisted Living for their excellent care. Bolger Cremation and Funeral Services is serving the family. Tributes and remembrances can be posted and viewed at: https://www.bolgerfuneral.com/obituaries/Dr-Charles-Reed-Jr/
 

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