Mary F. Rediger

1930 - 2024

Mary F. (Hopkins) Rediger, 94, of Bartow, FL, passed away on June 3, 2024, at Chateau Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Fort Wayne. Born on February 27, 1930, she was the daughter of the late William O. and Emma (Smith) Hopkins. Raised in Fort Wayne, Mary attended North Side High School. She moved to Bartow, FL, where she lived for the last 45 years, until returning to Fort Wayne five years ago, residing at the Chateau. Mary enjoyed fishing, tending to her flowers, and reading. She loved being a grandmother to all of her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. Left to cherish her memory are her children, Chuck Rediger and Fran Rediger Wirges; grandchildren, Jamie Rediger, Tina (David) Parris, Damion (Devon Lewandowski) Wirges, and Todd Wirges; great-grandchildren, Brandy (Tony) Beckstedt, Kayla, Casey, and Montana Parris, Malik (Koby), Camden, and Zane Wirges; great-great-grandchildren, Aliva, Dominic, Carson, Danica, and Easton; sister-in-law, Sue Hopkins; and several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and -nephews. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Rediger; son, Larry Rediger; sister, Barbara Roberts; and brother, Bill Hopkins; niece, Dorilynn Hopkins-Parrish; and her parents. A private interment at Jackson Prairie Cemetery will be held at a later date.

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