INDIANAPOLIS – John Reed, owner of Indianapolis-based Stage Tech, Inc. died July 4, 2017 after a short illness. He was 62. Reed, who had served as a lighting director on tours for Frankie Valli and others, founded Stage Tech in 1975 as a lighting and staging company and later moved into audio production for big events including the Indianapolis 500 (pictured here).
Reed was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Marjorie (Hicks) Reed. He is survived by his wife, Sarah Trotta; one daughter, Emily (Brock) Puntenney; two grandsons, Dominick and Bradley Puntenney; and his four dogs.
A memorial gathering will be held July 12, 2017 from 1 to 3 p.m., with memorial services immediately following at 3 p.m. at the Flanner and Buchanan funeral center at Washington Park East, 10722 E. Washington St, Indianapolis.
For additional information on Stage Tech go to www.stagetechinc.com.