Dennis Allen Reid
September 18, 1944 ~ September 16, 2023 78 Years Old
Dennis Allen Reid, age 78, died peacefully Saturday, September 16, 2023, at The Arbor at Galloway Ridge.Dennis was born in Rockford, Illinois on September 18, 1944, to the late William Reid and Doris Beck Reid.
Surviving Dennis is his wife of forty-three plus years, Debra Kuehl Reid; one brother, Steven Reid, and his wife Sandi of Rockford Illinois; and many wonderful nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.
Dennis received his bachelor’s degree in metallurgical engineering from the University of Illinois in 1973. He was a very active member of the Bahai’ community wherever he lived. He loved being outdoors and traveling, which he and his wife did a lot. He was a wonderful woodworker and loved photography. He had a love of all music but especially the Wagner Operas and he saw all of them in person. His wife said, “He was always happy!”
Dennis will be inurned in Rockford, Illinois at a later date. (September 29th, 2023 at Scandinavian Cemetery)
Condolences may be made at www.donaldsonfunerals.com
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Chris Nelson
I'm so sorry to hear about this. Dennis Reid was one of my best friends the year and a half I was at Northern Illinois University (1962 and 1963). My time at NIU would have been much less fun and interesting without him.
Dennis was fun and was always happy...definitely happy and super smart and fun to be with.
I had enjoyed classical music while growing up, but when I got to know Dennis, my interest went up several notches...and yes, Wagner was his favorite. In fact, even though it's been decades since the last time I saw him, whenever I hear certain pieces of Wagnerian music, I still think of Dennis and can "see" his eyes lighting up and his fingers waving around in tune with the exciting music...especially the Ride of the Valkyries.
Knowing the kind of guy he was, I'm sure he had a happy life, and I know his friends and family will miss him dearly. He was a one-of-a-kind guy. Rest in peace, Dennis.