Though he did not graduate from The University of Findlay, Dr. Charles E. Reed became interested in the University through his mother, Katherine Ballard Reed. 
    Mrs. Reed grew up in Findlay, across the street from the main campus, and held a special place in her heart for then-Findlay College.  Charles and his brother, Dr. Joseph Reed, also believed in the value of education and established a memorial scholarship in honor of Mrs. Reed.  It is awarded annually to students in the field of natural sciences.
    In November 2007, Charles passed away at his home in Bridgeport, Conn.  In his estate, he remembered the University and his mother, adding additional scholarship dollars to the fund he and his brother established.
    Charles' generosity extended, through bequests, to a number of other charities including his alma mater and his favorite charitable organizations and to his extended family.
    Charles also provided income to a sister-in-law through a charitable remainder trust, which will pay her an income for her lifetime.  After her passing, the remaining trust funds will be divided, as Charles specified in his will, and distributed to several organizations and causes, including the scholarship fund at The University of Findlay.  This gift arrangement provides for charitable gifts at death and additional gifts years later.  Charles truly is giving twice through his estate plan.
    Charles was born in Findlay, Ohio, August 11, 1913.  He received a bachelor's degree in chemistry from the Case Institute of Technology and a master's degree in chemical engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
    He began his career as an assistant professor of chemical engineering at MIT and in 1942 took a position with General Electric Co.  Charles retired from the same company in 1978 as senior vice president of corporate technology.
    To learn how you too can provide for your family and continue to provide support to The University of Findlay after your passing, please contact Ann Brossia, CFRE, in the office of planned giving at Brossia@findlay.edu, or visit www.findlay.edu KEYWORD: planned giving, for articles and brochures about estate and charitable planning.