Jerry Redman

LIMA — Jerry Lee Redman, age 75, passed away at 9:20 a.m. Wednesday, October 24, 2018, at Lima Memorial Health System.

Jerry was born on August 17, 1943 to Mahlon J. and Helen (Krickenberger) Redman who both preceded him in death.

Jerry was in the first graduating class of Perry High School in 1961, where he played football and was on the student council. He received his Bachelor of Science in Education from The Ohio State University in December, 1966 and loved his Buckeyes sports teams.

After graduating, he became a substitute teacher in the Lima City Schools and Allen County Schools. In March, 1967, he was hired by Shawnee Schools to finish out the school year. In the fall of 1967, he began teaching at Perry Local Schools, where he taught Social Studies for thirty years with Senior Government being his favorite.

Jerry wore many hats while at Perry. He was Head Boys Basketball Coach from 1970 -1973. He also was the Head Girls Basketball Coach from 1980 - 1983. Jerry was the line coach for the high school football team for several years. He was Head Jr. High Football Coach for twenty-one years and coached Jr. High and Ninth Grade basketball for twenty plus years.

Jerry was Senior Class advisor for most of his years at Perry. He was Yearbook Advisor for three years in the 1970's. In his last years, he was Attendance Officer and in charge of school bus discipline. He also took the Senior Government class to Washington D.C. six times from 1988 - 1997.

Jerry was President of the Perry Education Association for many years and was a delegate to the OEA Convention many times. He was a lifetime member of the OEA and the NEA. Jerry was also a member of the YMCA, the Eagles Aeries #370 and Protect Ohio Pensions.

In the 1980's he performed over 300 volunteer hours at the Crisis Hot Line. In 1991, he won the Educator of the Month Award from the Lima Life Underwriters Association. In 1997, he was awarded the Northwest Ohio Education Association's Local Service Award. Also in 1997, he received the Distinguished Alumni Award for Perry Schools. His favorite reward was being chosen many times as the seniors' favorite teacher.

After he retired in 1997, Jerry continued to be a substitute teacher for 11 years at Perry. He also worked part-time at The Andersons in the beer and wine department for three years.

Jerry was proud of his education, besides his Ohio State Degree, he received his Masters in Administration from the University of Dayton. He earned enough credits to be certified as a school counselor. He also came close to earning another degree in Political Science at Bowling Green State University and the University of Toledo.

Jerry loved teaching and coaching and working with his students and players. He always hoped he made a positive influence in their lives. He loved to be around people and socialize, do crossword puzzles, and read, especially Dean Koontz books.

Jerry will forever be a Commodore and a Buckeye!

He is survived by two brothers, James (Kathy) Redman and Kenneth Jack Redman; seven nephews, David Redman, Mike (Anne) Redman, Jimmy Redman, Scott Redman, Jeff (Deana) Redman, Bobby Redman, Randy Arthur; seven nieces, Judy (Gary) Bruneel, Darlene Bronik, Penny (Scott) Herrel, Cathy Redman, Terry (Randy) Boroff, Cindy Manns, Trudy (Gary) Huffman; sister-in-law, Dee Redman; and his loyal canine companion, Sophie; many great nephews and nieces; along with many super friends at Mulligans and the Cameo.

He is preceded in death by a half-brother, Harold Laman; two brothers, Richard and Robert Redman; two sisters, Betty Whitelam and Nancy Arthur; niece, Julie Ann Redman Klett and his life partner, Raymond Gourash.

Funeral services will begin at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 27, 2018, at CHILES - LAMAN FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICES, EASTSIDE CHAPEL. Pastor Tim Benjamin will officiate the service. Entombment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Friday, October 26, at the funeral home.

The family request visitors wear Ohio State Buckeyes or Perry Commodores apparel.

Memorial contributions may be made to Deb's Dogs, PO Box 1002, Lima, Ohio 45802.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.