Owen Reed Humphreys
August 2, 1938 ~ July 1, 2021
Age 82 of Forest Lake. Loving Dad, Grandpa & Great-Grandpa, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on July 1, 2021.
A charming, intelligent story-teller and always-thoughtful host, Reed was born and raised in Vermont, and forever fond of the Northeast Kingdom, sailing, golf and Porsches.
A graduate of the University of Vermont and Boston University, Reed’s first career was as a teacher, then as an attorney after graduating Hamline University. His greatest joys came from his children and sports, and as a football coach in Vermont and Forest Lake High School.
Preceded in death by his parents Dr. Owen Hamilton Humphreys and Lillian Reed.
Survived by sons, Peter (Carol), Michael (Mary); their mother Fredi; grandchildren Mikayla, Meghan, Elizabeth, Miles, Mara, Mae, plus great-grandchildren and other relatives & friends. Grateful for the care, love and friendship of so many, especially Francine Bass in his final months.
A celebration of Reed’s life 5-7 PM Wednesday July 7th at Roberts Family Funeral Home, 555 SW Centennial Drive, Forest Lake.
True Classic, one of my favorites, RIP Reed…..
RIP Reed. He had the best football halftime speeches ever!!
RIP one of the best!! Always nice.
Our Deepest Sympathies
In loving Memory of Reed Humphreys. Your generosity, wisdom, and encouragement made a positive impact on the lives of many.
He was a great attorney! Used him and really enjoyed him!
Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
I just heard about Reed’s death late last night and want to send my condolences and thoughts to Pete, Mike and all of his family. I consider myself lucky to have known and coached with Reed, he was truly a good friend and great man. Jim Herman
On behalf of the Forest Lake American Legion Post 225, we give thanks for Owen’s military service to our country and to veterans as a Legion member.
So sorry to hear of Reeds passing he was a very special Man, Friend, and the best tipper around! You will be Missed Sir.. Linda Schultz… Your server from Forest Lawn golf coarse… Old V anillies on the Green and last but not least our awesome customer at our shop in Wyoming Mn ..Berrys Garage.
I’m so sorry to learn of Reed’s passing. On behalf of our BHS class of ’56, I would like to send our sincere condolences. Joyce Moody Stone
I attended Hamline Law School and clerked in Anoka County with Reed. He was one-of-a-kind — always warm and personable. We lost touch when my family moved to Colorado in 1989. Occasionally talked on the phone, but hadn’t spoken in the past ten years. So sorry to hear about his passing now (December 2023). Would love to have attended his memorial and hooked up with Fredi and his two sons. RIP Reed.