Obituary of Robert L. Redding

REDDING, Robert L. of Saginaw, Michigan, formerly of San Antonio, Texas passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2016 at HealthSource of Saginaw. He was 79 years old. Robert Lynn Redding was born on September 25, 1936 in Mitchell, Indiana to the late Irvie and Marquerite (Kendell) Redding. He married Norene "Beth" Hecht on June 1, 1967 in Albuquerque, New Mexico; she survives him. Bob graduated from Mitchell High School with the Class of 1954. After graduation, Bob attended college, but ultimately decided to spend 28 years in the United Stated Air Force and obtained the highest enlisted rank of CMSgt. While honorably serving, he was a Systems Analysist, and traveled, but not exclusively, to California, England, Vietnam (Bronze Star), and Korea. After retiring from the USAF in 1980, he continued to work for the government as a Systems Analysist contractor in Atlanta, Georgia until his second retirement in 1998. He enjoyed Norte Dame football and basketball—everything Norte Dame. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 48 years, Beth; seven children: twins, Valerie and Daryl Redding, Cheryl (Les) Noel, Robyn Brandon, Robert Redding II, Lori Scharich, and Lee (Kathryn) Scharich; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and other family members. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Marvin Redding. FUNERAL: Funeral Services will take place at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, April 15, 2016 at the Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter Rd. (off State). Rev. Ron L. Norris will officiate. Cremation has taken place. Following the service, military honors will be conducted under the auspices of the United States Air Force. Private burial will take place at a later date at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. VISITATION: Friends are welcome to visit with the family at the funeral home on Friday, April 15, 2016 from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service. MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to Alzheimer's Association. Please share your thoughts and memories with the family at the funeral home or through www.deislerfuneralhome.com.