Mr. Roger Raymond Redman

Mr. Roger Raymond Redman obituary, Mesa, AZ

Mr. Roger Raymond Redman

Roger Redman Obituary

Published by Smart Cremation Texas on Dec. 8, 2020.
On Tuesday December 8th, Roger Raymond Redman, loving husband and father of three, was called home by his heavenly Father at the age of 80 in Mesa, Arizona. Roger was the eldest of seven children born to Raymond and Florence Redman on June 27th, 1940 on the family farm in the town of Fairbanks, WI. Upon graduating from Tigerton High School in 1958, where he played baseball and enjoyed drawing, he enlisted for three years in the US Army's 155th Transportation Company, serving his country at bases within the US and in Greenland. Roger's first marriage in 1962 lasted thirteen years, during which time he was blessed with his daughter Julie in 1963. Roger remarried June 12th, 1976 to Barbara Burton, with whom he shared a union for 44 years until his passing, together raising two sons, Barry and Daniel, in Hortonville, WI. He and his family were members of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, where he served as a school board member. Roger retired in 1993 as a Quality Control Inspector from James River Corporation in Menasha, WI after 29 years of service. Upon Barbara's retirement in 2001, the couple spent their winters in a retirement community in Mesa, AZ to be closer to their sons. They permanently relocated in 2012, and joined Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Tempe, AZ. Barbara's care and devotion to her husband were a constant blessing to him, as he struggled with many health challenges throughout his retirement. Roger is remembered by those who knew and loved him for his sense of humor, as a storyteller of cherished family memories, and for lively conversations. He grew up as an outdoorsman, deer hunting during the winters and fishing during the warmer months in the Tigerton area. His service to his country sparked his lifelong interest in US military history. While raising his children, he often worked with his hands on projects at home. He and his family spent many summer days boating and camping at Shawano Lake. During his retirement years in Arizona, he enjoyed early morning swimming, movies, and spending time with his grandchildren. Roger was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Florence, Barbara's parents Matthew and Evelyn Burton, his sister Janice (Haines), and his brother-in-law Arlin Burton, as well as dear cousins, aunts and uncles. He is survived by his devoted wife, Barbara; children: Julie Giesen, Bear Creek, WI, Barry (Sara) Redman, Chandler, AZ; and Daniel (Laurel) Redman, Gilbert, AZ; grandchildren: Vanessa Giesen, Bobbi Giesen, Missy Giesen, Caleb Redman, Charlotte Redman, Myles Redman; great-grandchildren: Nadia Linberg, Juliette Lehman, Bradley Burbank; siblings: Beverly Meverden, Kathy Thiel, Raymond "Butch" (Beverly) Redman, David Redman, Ann Griepentrog; aunt: Dorothy Redman; sisters-in-law: Joanne Finger, Annette (Maynard) Rosenberg, Connie Coe; brothers-in-law: Nathan (Mary) Burton, Dennis (Colleen) Burton, Duane (Gerilynn) Burton, Ron Haines; and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. A private funeral service will be held Friday, December 18th at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Tempe, AZ, at 10:00 AM that can be accessed online at https://youtu.be/VtBrZ1Czajw. Memorials can be directed to the Deeper Roots Higher Sights Phase 2 Fund at Emmanuel Lutheran Church (https://elctempe.churchcenter.com/giving) and to Disabled American Veterans (https://www.dav.org/).

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Shelly Foltz

December 16, 2020

Roger was a favorite of mine, always a sweet smile and a twinkle in his eyes. I looked forward to seeing his name on my schedule because I knew he would have some laughter and stories to share. I was only acquainted with his Arizona family and he often talked about how proud he was of his sons and how much he loved those grandkids. I was his dental hygienist and I will miss him very much. His dear family is in my thoughts and prayers

Ann Brigham

December 14, 2020

How do I capture in words how much I cherished his lively personality and wit? So many good memories of meaningful conversations (and silly nonsensical ones, too). Our loss is heaven's gain for sure, but I will miss him, just the same.

Andy & Sue Brigham

December 13, 2020

So sorry for your loss. Hugs and prayers

Steve and Deb Golden

December 13, 2020

Dan, We are sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. He was a good guy with such a great sense of humor, and was fun to go boating and skiing with on Shawano Lake. That is a favorite memory I have of time spent with the two of you.

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