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Gregory (Greg) Alan Reader, 75, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at his ocean-side home in Vero Beach, Florida, where he had resided since 2012. Greg was born and raised in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and enjoyed a distinguished career as a licensed master electrician and business leader.
Greg was a graduate of the IBEW/NECA electrical apprenticeship program and a longtime member of the Local 305 IBEW in Allen County, Indiana. His curiosity and passion for business led him to earn a Bachelor of Science degree from Indiana Wesleyan University. Greg quickly transitioned into electrical estimating and contracting before branching into energy consultation, food processing, and project management. He retired as Executive Vice President of A. Hattersley & Sons, Inc. after 20 years of dedicated service.
In the Vero Beach, Florida community, Greg was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church and a committed contributor to the Sunrise Rotary of Vero Beach, where he was known as one of the “nuclei of the organization” by his fellow Rotarians. His unwavering dedication to both his business endeavors and the community left a lasting impact on all who knew him.
Greg is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Kathryn (Katie) Reader; his son, Lucas Reader (partner Sara Roper) of Tucker, Georgia; and his siblings, Colleen Firestine and Scott Reader (wife Lisa) of Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald (Dick) and Lavon Reader, and his younger brother, Richard (Rick) Reader of Fort Wayne, Indiana.
A memorial service celebrating Greg’s life will be held at Divine Mercy Funeral Home, 3500 Lake Ave., Fort Wayne, Indiana, on June 11, 2025. Entombment will be at Catholic Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Greg’s memory may be made to the following organizations:
1. St. Vincent de Paul Society
1745 14th Ave, Vero Beach, FL 32962
2. The Source
PO Box 2458, Vero Beach, FL 32961-2458
www.iamthesource.org
3. Vincent Village, Inc.
2827 Holton Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46806
www.vincentvillage.org
Greg will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and the many lives he touched throughout his
life’s journey. May he rest in peace.
Arrangements are by Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach.
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