Charlotte Reed, 92, of Waterloo, died at Cedar Valley Hospice Home, Wednesday, October 11, 2017.

Charlotte Mae Runyan was born August 21, 1925, in La Porte City, the daughter of Clare and M. Margaret Allen Runyan. She graduated from University of Northern Iowa’s Price Lab School in 1944.

Charlotte married Jack E. Reed January 11, 1944 in Cedar Falls. She worked for Black’s Department Store for 25 years until its closing and then at Walden Photo for 7 years.

Charlotte and Jack enjoyed with their family the cabin on the Cedar River near Brinker Lake – especially boating and fishing there, many fishing trips to Canada, enjoying winters in Florida and Texas, square dancing, grandchildren’s sports and activities, and her Black’s Retirees group. Charlotte was a strong person with a strong love for her family.

She is survived by her husband, Jack; son, Clare (Karen) Reed of Waterloo; daughter, Susan (Rod) Baker of Cedar Falls; and four grandchildren and six great grandchildren: Staci (Sean) Matchan and their daughter Kylie, Jason Reed and his children Gavin and Kadyn, Dustin (Sonja) Mlenar and their children Genevieve and Athena, and Brett (Becca) Mlenar and their daughter Reese.

Charlotte is preceded in death by her parents and her sister and brother in law, Vivian and Russell McCracken.