Reding, Germain Donald (1933 - 2024)

REDING, WERTHMANN, PINKERTON, WEIS, DUKE, ALBRACHT, BISSEN

Posted By: Denise Wurner (email)
Date: 8/31/2024 at 15:05:30

Name of deceased: Germain Donald Reding

Aged: 91 yrs, 30 days

Residence: Bennington, NE (formerly of Defiance, IA)

Born: July 24, 1933; rural Defiance, Shelby County, IA

Died: Aug. 23, 2024; Bennington, Douglas County, NE

Funeral services: Mass of Christian Burial: Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024; St. Bernard's Catholic Church, Omaha, NE

Survived by: Children, Cindy (spouse, Ralph) Werthmann of Savannah, GA, Peggy (spouse, Dan) Pinkerton of Elkhorn, NE, and Jeff Reding (spouse, Peggy) of Omaha, NE; grandchildren, Regina, Amy, Jeffrey, Jerry and Megan; great-grandchildren, Samuel, Gwendolyn, Anna Claire, Raylan and Laurel; other family members and friends

Predeceased by: Parents, August and Frances (nee Weis) Reding; wife, Armella; son, Gary; siblings, Coletta Duke, Irmin Reding and Rita Albracht

Education: Graduated from St. Paul's High School, Defiance, IA, where he played basketball

Religious affiliation: Baptized at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Defiance, IA; he reached the Fourth Degree within the Knights of Columbus and gave his time and talents to the church by volunteering at numerous events.

Military service: no information provided

Marriage: Armella Bissen; Nov. 21, 1955; St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Dunlap, IA

Employment: Began married life with farming in Iowa. Soon after, they moved to Omaha, NE, where he worked at various grocery stores. He ended his career working for John Morrell as a Sales Representative

Hobbies/Interests: Was involved in his children's activities including being active with the Boy Scouts, encouraging both sons to attain their Eagle Scout award. Family vacations included camping, hiking and other outdoor activities; with Arnella, they loved going to community dances; loved basketball, whether on TV or going to a game; after moving into Ridgewood Senior Living, he loved participating in social events and especially spending time in the chapel: he crafted the 3 wooden crosses that are on display.

Sources: knodfm.com; pauleyjones.com