George David Redman Obituary (1942

Lacon: George David Redman, 77, of Lacon, passed away Friday August 23, 2019, 8:00am at his home. A Celebration of Life will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 pm Friday August 30, 2019, at Calvert & Johnson Memorial Home, 416 Edward St. Henry. Cremation rites have been accorded. Memorials may be made to the charity of the donors' choice. George was born August 13, 1942 to George Harold and Matie Iona (Carrier) Redman. He married Mary Jean "Jeanie" Nauman on April 1, 1968 in Lacon, IL. She preceded him in death on May 31, 2018. Surviving are his children; Randy (Christine) Redman, of Buffalo, NY, Ryan (Karen) Redman, of Maroa and Rosalie (Nicholas) Hastings, of Houston, TX, nine grandchildren, Alex, Celeste and Cimi Redman, Ross Redman. Kendra & James Guske, Silas and Judah Hastings and one great-grandchild, Tucker Thornton, one brother, Donald (Carol) Redman and one sister, Carol Redman, both of Austin, TX and his campaign, Lois Leslie. His parents, two brothers, John & Robert Redman, preceded him in death. George had served his county in the National Guard during the Vietnam era. He had retired from Caterpillar Tractor Company after 30 years of service. In his retirement he had several jobs, including driver for Heartland Health Care Center, Henry and the "Handyman" for the Gathering Place. George will be remembered for his willingness to help others when needed, his gardening, wine making and for his "Road Kill" cooking.