Alden Reid Jr.

Alden Reid, Jr., 71, of Cedar Rapids, died at home on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. His life is being celebrated privately.

Alden is survived by his children, Christopher Pyle, William Pyle, Jennifer (Nick) Reid, and Dennis Reid; grandchildren, Kassandra, Nathan, Isabella, Emily, Maddie Jo, Conner, Owen, Arya, Kayden, Owen, and Noah; and sister, Dianne Reid. He was preceded by his parents, Alden, Sr., and Eileen; and ex-spouse, Ruth Aue.

He was born in New York, later moving to Iowa, where he and Ruth raised their children. Alden worked as a carpenter and painter before becoming a CNA. He was very smart. Alden enjoyed gardening and especially telling corny jokes!