Obituary: Reginald Harrell

As received from the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home:

Reginald Harrell, 84, a resident of Laurium, MI passed away at his home on Tuesday March 8, 2022.

He was born on July 8, 1937, in Isle Wight County, Virginia to Walter and Ida (Babb) Harrell. He graduated from Woodrow Wilson high school, Portsmouth, VA.

Following high school, he enlisted in the United States Air Force. Reg was certified as an Electronic Technician serving at several Air Force installations and ultimately stationed at the Calumet station as a
Radar instructor/technician. Reg was a devoted father, husband, and grandfather to five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. He enjoyed watching the Detroit Red Wings, smoking his pipe, traveling
around the world, and solving crossword puzzles. Reg was a Scout Leader for many years for the Scouting programs in Calumet, Laurium, and Lake Linden troops. He enjoyed equipping the youth in his area for
their future endeavors. Reg served on the Laurium city council for many years primarily on the police/fire committees.

On April 1963, Reg was united in marriage to Nikki D. Anderson in Elwood, PA.

He is preceded in death by his parents Walter and Ida (Babb) Harrell, his brothers James Newman, William Clement, his sister Barbara Byrd (Bowles), and his wife Nikki Diane (Anderson).

He is survived by:
his sons: Robert (Holly) Harrell of Boise, Idaho
Douglas Harrell of Sheboygan, Wisconsin

daughter: Kristen (Ron) of Laurium, Michigan

grandchildren: Reid (Meghan), Ashleigh, Katherine, Brady (Sandy), and Tay

Virginia (William) Collins of Portsmouth, Virginia
Faye (Aubrey) Holland of Portsmouth, Virginia

And several nieces, nephews, and cousins

Per Reginald’s wishes cremation will take place and a celebration of life will take place at a later date with his family in Virginia.

Online condolences for the family may be left at www.ericksoncrowleypeterson.com

The Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home in Calumet is assisting the family with the arrangements.