John Reel, owner of Reel Pipe and Valve, Indiana's oldest family-owned distributors of industrial and commercial pipe, valves, and fittings since 1939, has passed away.

John C. Reel

Carmel – John C. Reel, 97 of Carmel, passed away Friday, December 10, 2021. John was born August 16, 1924 in Paris, France to the late Leonard and Alice Reel. John served in the US Army during WWII. He owned Reel Pipe and Valve.

John was a member of Second Presbyterian Church, Millersville Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite and Murat Shrine. He was also a life member of the Army 5th Division Order of the Purple Heart.

Private family services will be held.

John is survived by his wife, Patricia; children, David (wife, Felicia) Reel and Ann Reel (husband, Fred) Meyer; grandchildren, John David (Beth) Meyer, Fred (April) Meyer IV, Julie (Brian) Arnold, William Meyer, Cameron Reel, Brandon (Kellee Hinshaw) Reel and Austin (Jennifer Spinosa) Reel; great grandchildren, Sydney Meyer, Morgan Meyer, Sophie Arnold, Greg Arnold, Orson Reel and Ewan Reel, Tyler Hinshaw.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army or a charity of your choice.