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Sally Reed McGuire

April 30, 1951 - March 11, 2025
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A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

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In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to the Wisconsin Humane Society.

SALLY REED McGUIRE (nee REDDING) April 30, 1951 – March 11, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the passing of our loving mother and grandmother, Sally Reed McGuire on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. We are grateful for the quality time and laughs we shared with her during these last couple of months by her side. We will miss you Sal!

Born in Manitowoc, Wisconsin and later moving to Milwaukee, she attended Madison High School, graduating in 1969. Sally and Richard married in 1983 and spent many years living on 51st Blvd in the wonderful Sherman Park neighborhood. There they enjoyed life with the boys just a half block from her parents, Pat and Jerry. Once the boys were grown, Sally and Richard moved from Milwaukee to Menomonee Falls, where they enjoyed the peace of the surrounding nature and the shenanigans of the local sandhill cranes.

As an avid golfer, Sally was a member of the Wisconsin Club and The River Club of Mequon. Sally was a valued office manager at Becker Machine for 34 years. As a testament to her hard work and expertise, she was the only non-family member to sit on the Board of Directors for the company. Additionally, she was actively involved in finance roles, on the Boards at the Wisconsin Club and her Prairie Walk Neighborhood Association.

Sally had many close, loving friends with whom she kept in contact weekly via 5 a.m. phone calls, book clubs, neighborhood gatherings, and dinners. Her friendship was cherished by many who will miss her animated storytelling, witty comebacks, and shrewd shopping skills. Sally loved all dogs, especially her cherished Lucy and Sasha.

Sally is preceded in death by her husband, Richard P. McGuire Jr., and her parents, Jerry and Patricia Redding. She is survived by her children, Todd (Cindi) Walter, Matthew (Angela) McGuire, Patrick (Jill) McGuire, seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Further survived by her brother, Michael Redding.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to the Wisconsin Humane Society.

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A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

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SALLY REED McGUIRE (nee REDDING) April 30, 1951 – March 11, 2025 It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the passing of our loving mother and grandmother, Sally Reed McGuire on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. We are grateful for the quality time and laughs we shared with her during these last couple of monthsContinue Reading

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Tom Becker left a message on March 31, 2025:
I’m so very sorry to hear of Sally’s passing. She was a dear friend for many years, and to hear this came as quite a shock.. Sally came to Becker Machine and turned a disheveled mess into a fine tuned office.. She caught on to all aspects of the business, and quickly brought professionalism, dignity, and trust into our shop, not to mention a little class to boot. Her dedication was second to none, as she spent thirty four years there, and had the trust and respect of all our employees and clients. Away from the business, I have volumes of memories of the fun times we had over the years, and I will never forget her hearty laugh. I consider myself blessed to have known her, and will cherish her memory. My deepest sympathy to Matt, Patrick, Todd, and families.
Gary & Alice Bohr left a message on March 13, 2025:
Rest in peace dear sweet Sally.
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