Richard S. Redles
October 12, 1932 - June 03, 2012
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Richard S. Redles
October 12, 1932 - June 03, 2012
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Richard S. Redles 10/12/32 6/3/12
Richard “Dick” Redles, 79 of Laguna Woods, CA, formerly of Naples, FL., and Dresher, PA, passed away June 3, 2012 surrounded by his adoring family and friends. Dick was born in Philadelphia, PA, the son of the late Albert H. Redles and Edna M. Redles and brother to the late Al Redles, Jr. He grew up in Philadelphia and went to Germantown Academy. He summered in Long Beach Island, NJ where he met his true love of 60 years, Carol Duane Link. On April 17, 1952, they married. He graduated from Gettysburg College that same year. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was stationed at Fort Bliss, TX. He then served two more years in the Reserves until 1956.
He was employed by Bachmann Brothers Industries in Philadelphia for 30 years and retired as Senior Vice President. He was the creative force behind many toys, hobbies and sporting goods products enjoyed throughout the world. From his home in Dresher, PA, he provided many years of volunteer work in Upper Dublin Township, PA. He formed the Girls Softball and Youth Football teams while coaching baseball and football for several seasons.
He is survived by his wife, Carol Duane Link Redles, Laguna Woods, CA; son Richard L. Redles, Clermont/Naples, FL; daughter and son-in-law Lynn Ann and Dr. Glenn Goldberg, San Juan Capistrano, CA; son, David R. Redles, Ph.D., Cleveland, Ohio; and grandchildren Julie and Jason Goldberg, San Juan Capistrano, CA.
Dick will be always remembered for his optimistic attitude and ability to find the humor and joy in everyday. He will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved him. A celebration of his life will be held later this summer in Beach Haven, N.J.
52 responses to Richard S. Redles
Lynn Ann Redles Goldberg says:
June 6, 2012
Daddy, you were the best father any girl or woman could ever hope for. I loved you always, and always will. I am most saddened for those who never got to know you. You brightened the lives of everyone you met. I will always smile when I hear someone whistling. Thank you for standing by, and loving my mother, my children, my brothers, and my friends. God just may have broke the mold when he created you. Your optimism and joy of life will forever be ingrained in my spirit. Love Always, Lynn Ann (your “Fimps”)
Kathy Brick McNutt says:
June 7, 2012
There is so much I will remember about daddy Redles. I can remember many hot summer days as a kid sitting in their kitchen drinking his famous iced tea. There was always a pitcher in the fridge. He was a great cook and always so happy, always smiling and of course, always whistling. He was like that until the last time I saw him at Thanksgiving. I will remember him as a very supportive father and husband who was dearly loved and will be sorely missed God bless you and rest in peace, much love, Kathy<3
Lynn goldberg says:
June 7, 2012
Lit a candle in memory of Richard S. Redles
Lynn Redles goldberg says:
June 7, 2012
Thank you Kathy, from Duane, Richie, Lynn,Glenn, David, Julie and Jason
Lynn R. Goldberg says:
June 8, 2012
Thanks Robert…I will be taking this to show Mom too…