Obituary
Wayne Gordon Redman
Of Onalaska- Wayne Gordon Redman, 79, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2013 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. He was born October 14, 1933 to Gordon and Jessie (Van der Hoek) Redman. He married Arla Jean StannardAugust 20, 1955 in Sparta, WI.
Wayne enjoyed playing and watching baseball, including the Brewers and the La Crosse Loggers. He also enjoyed the Green Bay Packers, the UW Badgers but mostly, he enjoyed spending time with his family.After working many years in accountant and controller positions for manufacturing companies Sparta and in Luck, WI, Wayne opened his own bookkeeping and tax practice in Frederic, WI in the early 1980’s. His practice grew to over 400 clients who became another family to him.
Wayne is survived by his wife, ArlaJean; daughters, Theresa (Charles) Goodman, Linda (John) Sullivan; son, Stephen (Laura) Redman; grandchildren, Katie, Nate, Abbi, Matthew, Adam, Alex, Quinn, Casey, Kylee, Hailee, Henry, Sam; great-grandchildren, Charley Jean, Delia, Pearce, Josie, Wyatt, Dylon; sister, Carol Schultz; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
The family would like to thank the care providers of the GundersenHealth System especiallythe staff on 4 Center and in the hospice area, Dr. Michael Henry and the gastroenterology staff, Dr. Erik Gundersen, Pastor Jason Stanton, and Pastor Karyn Bodenschatz. Also, thank you to the family, friends and volunteers for their care and support.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, May 17, 2013 at 11:00 am at First Lutheran Church, 410 Main St., Onalaska. The Rev. Jason Stanton will officiate with military honors following. Visitations will be held on Thursday, May 16th from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at the Coulee Region Cremation Group, 133 Mason St., Onalaska and also one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday.A celebration of life will be held at Cedar Creek in Onalaska following the service on Friday. Memorials to 1st Lutheran Church in Onalaska and Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation are preferred in lieu of flowers.
Dear Arla & family, Our deepest sympathy on your lose of Wayne. May your memories bring you peace, comfort ad strength. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
May God Bless You, Marlow and Lorna Schamens
Dear Arla & family, Our deepest sympathy on you lose of Wayne. May your memories bring you peace, comfort and strength. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
God’s Blessings to all, Marlow & Lorna Schamens
Arla and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Arla, I remember fondly all the years we worked together at the Frederic Bank, and what a close connection everyone had together, and the times we all socialized together Life moves in different directions, and takes us on different paths. May God give each and everyone of you comfort, and bring you peace!
Arla & Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. May our God give each and everyone of you comfort, and bring you peace!
My condolences in the passing of Wayne (Redman).