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Germain Reding Obituary
July 24, 1933 - August 23, 2024
Germain Donald Reding, age 91, of Defiance, IA, passed away Friday, August 23, 2024, at his home in Bennington, NE.
Germain was preceded in death by his parents, Frances and August; brother, Irmin; sisters, Colletta Duke and Rita Albracht; his wife, Armella; and son, Gary.
Survived by his children, Cindy (Ralph) Werthmann, Peggy (Dan) Pinkerton, Jeff (Peggy); five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He also leaves behind a large extended family and many wonderful friends.
VISITATION will be held from 5 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, August 28, 2024, followed by a ROSARY at 7 p.m., at St. Bernard's Catholic Church in Omaha, NE. MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, August 29, 2024, at St. Bernard's Catholic Church. INTERMENT at Defiance, IA Cemetery.
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Maggie Friedenbach
August 21, 2025
Whenever I hear a Nebraska weather report or other news from the area, I think of Germain. Then I recall that he has left us. I am sure he is with his sweet Armella and smiling down on his family. I met him later in our lives when he was caring for our Aunt Caroline and am so glad that happened.
Freddie (Friedenbach) Preston
September 25, 2024
Dear Family of Germain - your dad was such a good and caring person. He was a cousin of my dad, Sylvester Friendenbach. He also took such wonderful care of my aunt, Caroline. She depended on him entirely. I know he received his wings immediately and now can be there for all of his beloved family. RIP Germain and fly high. Freddie (Friedenbach) Preston.
Maggie Friedenbach
September 24, 2024
Condolences to all of Germain's family. I met him through our Aunt Caroline Salisbury. He certainly was a blessing to her. I have enjoyed our emails and cards over the years since we got to know one another. He had a long life but I know it never seems long enough to sons and daughters. He is now with your Mother again. May your loving memories sustain you through this transition.
Shirley Kramer
August 29, 2024
We have only know. Germain Hermain since November. We enjoyed him so much. Watching Creighton basketball together, hashing and rehashing the game We will miss him so much. Such a kind, caring, loving soul.
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Rick & Vickie Robinson
August 29, 2024
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. He will be missed greatly!
Colleen and Ron Brauer
August 26, 2024
The world has lost a bright light with his passing. Germain was always very helpful and an absolute gem of a person. We are saddened to learn of his passing. Prayers for all who had this man touch their lives!
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