George Edward Reder, 87, of Tyler, TX, passed on Saturday, July 18, 2020.

Mr. Reder was born December 17, 1932 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and lived in several states and countries before and after his over 20 years of service in both the United States Air Force and United States Army. He retired as Chief Warrant Officer II. Among his greatest personal achievements was realizing his lifelong dreams of becoming a pilot and flight instructor.

George was preceded in death by his parents, George J. Reder and Katherine (Pearl) M. Peteja; his brothers, Gilbert H. Recker and Norman A. Reder; his son, Norman A. Reder; grandchildren, Victoria M. Reder and Wesley A. Conley; and his great-grandchild Katrina R. Strubble.

His survivors include one sister, Dorothy Biery; five children, Joseph Reder, Effie Reder, George Reder, Teresa Conley and David Reder; 14 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at Barrancas National Cemetery.