Dwight “Mick” Reed, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and founder of a national surgical repair company, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2025, at his home in Indian Lake, Ohio, surrounded by his loving family. He was 79.
Born on November 14, 1945, in Augusta, Georgia, Mick was the son of Dwight H. Reed and Elizabeth Dent Reed. He spent his early childhood in Claypool and Warsaw, Indiana, before moving to Bellefontaine, Ohio, during his high school years. A graduate of Bellefontaine High School in 1964, Mick played varsity basketball and worked at Super Value Grocery during his teen years.
In 1965, Mick proudly enlisted in the United States Army. He was selected for the elite 5th Special Forces Group (Green Berets) and served as a First Lieutenant during the Vietnam War, where he trained the Montagnard people in tactical defense and self-sufficiency.
After returning home, Mick married Jane Cooper in 1970 in Ada, Ohio. The couple recently celebrated 55 years of marriage. Mick earned his degree from Bowling Green State University and began his career in medical sales with DePuy Orthopedics. He later expanded into surgical instrument maintenance and repair—founding Mobile Instrument Service & Repair in 1982, one of the first mobile surgical instrument repair services in the U.S. Under his leadership as CEO, the company grew to more than 400 employees and served hospitals across 49 states. The company was acquired by Agiliti Health in 2020.
Mick Reed was passionate about mentoring, job creation, and building lifelong relationships with his colleagues and employees. He took great pride in fostering a culture of opportunity and growth.
Beyond his business achievements, Mick was an avid conservationist and active member of Indian Lake Fish and Game. He enjoyed racquetball, vegetable gardening, and fishing on Lake Erie and in the Florida Keys. In later years, he cherished time aboard antique boats and visiting his lake home in Georgia. Most of all, he found deep joy in being “Papa” to his granddaughters—fishing, laughing, and bonding through their shared interests.
Mick is survived by his devoted wife, Jane; daughter Angelique (David) Anbari of Atlanta, Georgia; son Ryan (Carly) Reed of Lexington, Kentucky; and three beloved granddaughters: Leona, Minnie, and Julia. He also leaves behind his brothers Jerry and Charlie, sister Anne, extended family, and many cherished nieces, nephews, and friends.
Honoring Mick’s Legacy
In lieu of flowers, the family invites memorial contributions to two of Mick’s favorite organizations:
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Tunnel to Towers Foundation – https://t2t.org/donate
2361 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10306
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Holland Theatre – P.O. Box 524, 127 E. Columbus Ave, Bellefontaine, OH 43311
Celebration of Life
A celebration of life for Mick Reed will be held on August 9, 2025. To receive details or be added to the guest list, please email mickreedmemorial@gmail.com.
