David F. Reeg

David F. Reeg, 93, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2025. He was born on February 23, 1932, and lived a life filled with love, dedication, and service to others.

He grew up in Parma, Michigan and graduated from Parma High School.  After graduation, David proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Upon returning to the States, he married the love of his life, Marilynn. Together, they pursued their passion for education, both earning their bachelor’s degrees in teaching from Central Michigan University. After graduation, they moved to Coldwater, Michigan, where they both began teaching. David dedicated many years to Coldwater Community Schools as an industrial arts teacher at Legg Junior High School before retiring in 1972. Following his retirement from teaching, he and Marilynn worked together with World Book Educational Products. However, his passion for teaching led him back to the classroom, where he worked with special needs students at the Coldwater State Home. He had a unique talent for connecting with these children, providing them with patience, guidance, and encouragement.

In addition to his career in education, David was a skilled handyman who could fix almost anything. His expertise was especially valuable when he worked at Saskatoon Golf Course, where he repaired and maintained golf carts. David was also an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. He loved watching sports, tending to his garden/yard, and spending time tinkering in his workshop, always finding something to repair or improve. His resourcefulness and creativity were evident in everything he did.

Above all, David was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He is survived by his four children: Crystal Bellgraph (Bruce), Ryan Reeg (Julie), Lorie Rodriguez, and Amy Reeg (Susan Lindsay); his eight grandchildren: Kyle Bellgraph (Alecia), Steven Bellgraph (Kelly Murray), Stephanie Bucek (Michael), Fernando D. Rodriguez (Paula), Kevin Rodriguez (Kelsey), Kayla Reeg, Emily Ricks (Chad), and Hannah Webb (Dallas); and his eight great-grandchildren: Hadleigh Bellgraph, Reeg Bellgraph, Beckett Bellgraph, Theodore Bucek, Sebastian Bucek, Benjamin Bucek, Kane Webb, and Cooper Ricks. He is also survived by his sister, Janet (Jim) Farmer and brother, Dennis (Cathi) Reeg, along with many nieces and nephews.

David was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Marilynn; his parents, Leonard and Pauline Reeg; and 3 of his 5 siblings: Joan Farmer, Alice Clark, and Paul Reeg.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, April 4, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Holy Family Church, 9669 Kraft Ave. SE, Caledonia, with Father Michael Cilibraise officiating. Relatives and friends may meet the family on Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home, 616 East Main St. SE, Caledonia, and/or at the church on Friday from 10:00-11:00 AM prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Alzheimer’s Foundation. 

David’s legacy of love, kindness, and dedication to family and education will be cherished forever.