Cheryl Reeder, Longtime Vincennes Server, Dies at 75

Reeder was a longtime employee at the Harmony Club and enjoyed cooking, baking, and spending time with her cat.

Published on Feb. 18, 2026

Cheryl Reeder, a 75-year-old resident of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away on February 14, 2026. Reeder worked as a server for many years, including 13 years at the Harmony Club. In her free time, she enjoyed cooking, baking, crafting, crocheting, and spending time with her cat, Mr. Binx. Reeder was also a member of the Harmony Club.

Why it matters

Reeder's passing marks the loss of a longtime community member and worker in Vincennes, Indiana, where she was known for her service industry work and dedication to hobbies like cooking and crafting.

The details

Reeder was born in Bedford, Indiana on July 21, 1949, to William Barlow and Joann Ryder. She is survived by her son Richard (Melinda) Reeder, grandsons Benjamin and Caleb Reeder, her mother Joann Ryder, sisters Denise (Carl Cohen) Barlow and Michelle (Paul) Ryder-Grebel, daughter-in-law Alma Cortes-Reeder, and close friend Kim Gehab. She was preceded in death by her father William Barlow, son Mark Reeder, and siblings John Barlow and Lonnie Barlow.

  • Cheryl Reeder passed away on February 14, 2026.
  • Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 19, 2026, from 11 am to 2 pm at 524 Broadway Street.
  • Burial will be held at Memorial Park Cemetery.

The players

Cheryl Reeder

A 75-year-old resident of Vincennes, Indiana who worked as a server for many years, including 13 years at the Harmony Club. She enjoyed cooking, baking, crafting, crocheting, and spending time with her cat, Mr. Binx.

Richard Reeder

Cheryl Reeder's son.

Joann Ryder

Cheryl Reeder's mother.

Denise Barlow

Cheryl Reeder's sister.

Michelle Ryder-Grebel

Cheryl Reeder's sister.

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What’s next

Visitation for Cheryl Reeder will be held on Thursday, February 19, 2026, from 11 am to 2 pm at 524 Broadway Street, and burial will be held at Memorial Park Cemetery.

The takeaway

Cheryl Reeder's passing marks the loss of a longtime community member and worker in Vincennes, Indiana, where she was known for her service industry work and dedication to hobbies like cooking and crafting. Her survivors, including her son, mother, and sisters, will gather to remember her life and legacy.