Donald Duane Redman

Donald D. Redman age 91, a lifelong resident of Maumee, OH passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 12, 2020 with his family at his side. Don was born on September 12, 1929 to Melvin and Gertrude Ada (Boyd) Redman. Don was a 1947 graduate of Maumee High School. Three years after graduation, Don met the love of his life, JoAnn (Hughes) on a blind date. They were married for 66 years until JoAnn passed away in 2016. Don was an Army veteran and served his country during the Korean War. He was employed at Columbia Gas for 40 years as an Operations Technician retiring in 1991. After retirement, Don worked over a decade at St. Luke’s Hospital as a patient transporter and over 12 years at Maison-Dardenne-Walker Funeral Home. One of Don’s greatest gifts was his story telling over an occasional Manhattan. He will be remembered for his sense of humor along with his honesty, integrity and his love for animals. His favorite toast was “To our wives and sweethearts, may they never meet”. Don enjoyed gardening, playing cards, shuffleboard and relaxing by the firepit after a good barbeque. Surviving are his children, Mark, Karen (Jeff) Rood, Jeff (Debbie) and Patty (John Koslap) Dukes. Also surviving are seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Because of the ongoing pandemic, services for Don will be private. The family would like to thank all his friends at Genesis Village, The Glendale and Elara Caring Hospice. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial contribution to St. Joseph Catholic Church 104 W. Broadway St., Maumee, OH 43537. Online condolences may be shared at walkerfuneralhomes.com.