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
Beth Green says:
June 22, 2012
Lit a candle in memory of Richard S. Redles
Kenneth Albert Redles says:
June 22, 2012
Oh No —- what happeneddddd — I just spent the last 30 minutes composing some revelant thoughts on behalf of….. and it just disappeared while I was writing. Uck.. Did it just time out? Hate this technology.
I will just have to share this when we talk someday.
Anyway — for those that suspect there is more to us than the ground we walk on; there is no better insight into this which is presented in What Dreams May Come (Robin Williams)
Though fictional and dramitized for entertainment it touches a special place for those that think understand) outside the box of the traditional presentations crafted by the business of religion.
The last of the flagship staff of the good ship Redles (Men) has passed on, but not the charachter that guides us all. Pop Pop, Dad and now Dick.
Ken Redles – Rodelsperger
From the dock on Marthas Vinyard
Just like Beach Haven when Mom Mom & Pop Pop found it in the 30’s
By the way our chosen cottage by the sea is the Goldberg/Shuman House since 1997
Lynn R. GOldberg says:
June 22, 2012
Thank you, “Bossy”
Patty Bloom says:
June 23, 2012
I met Dick somewhere around 1949 or 50; probably soon after Duane did…we all thought he was SOOOOOO “good lookin”! Just Soooo cute and best of all sooo nice. He always seemed in good humor and had a great gift of gab. He was so kind and loved Duane So. I was in touch with them when I was at Penn and they lived out in Glenside or Ambler. We did some double dating with a couple of Dick’s friends and me. We saw a wonderful play….The Music Man, with D & D and his friend Bill what’s his name. Then Richie was born. I am his Godmother, but, alas, have never done much of anything since giving him the silver cup when he was born…
We always kept in touch, but did not see one another much until about ten years ago when we all sould meet in Beach Haven in September.
So, in summary, Dick was: FUN, KIND, THOUGHTFUL AND JUST SOOOOO NICE!
Love, Patty Bloom
Lynn Redles Goldberg says:
June 25, 2012
Thanks, “Kenny”…I wish you would write those relevant thoughts one more time. And by the way, my children, like yours, will are part of the crew of the good ship Redles. I do not let them forget that. 🙂