ROCHESTER – Richard “Dick” B. Reed, 87, of Rochester, died at 9 p.m. July 15, 2013, in Life Care Center, Rochester. He was born March 16, 1926, in Rochester, to C. Lee and Vera Dale Love Reed. On Aug. 8, 1953, he married Velma Iona Flynn, who died July 31, 2007. In 1944, he graduated from Kennewick (Wash.) High School. He served with the U.S. Army infantry during World War II in the European Theatre of Operation with the 94th, 1st Infantry Divisions and the 70th Tank Battalion. PFC Reed was highly decorated with the coveted Purple Heart, World War II Victory Medal, European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, Army of Occupation Medal and a Good Conduct Medal. He served under legendary General George S. Patton, and was wounded during his stint in Germany. He worked for Rockwell International, The Admiral Group and Security Corporation. All were of the electronics industry on the west coast. Following his retirement he came from Oregon to Rochester to be close to his family. Surviving is a brother, Ted L. (and spouse Ava) Reed, Redding. He also was preceded in death by a sister. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Maurice Grindle officiating. Burial will be in Rochester IOOF Cemetery. Calling is one hour prior to the service Friday at the funeral home. Military rites will be by members of the Fulton County Honor Guard and the U.S. Army Honors Team. ***** Condolences may be sent via www.goodfamilyfh.com