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
alvin jacobs says:
June 30, 2012
Dear family of Dick, Our fondest memories are being together at the Goldbergs for many holidays. He always enjoyed cooking for these events, and the food was delicious. His gentle, easy manor, and his love for Duane and family was obvious. We truly enjoyed the times we spent together. May his memory be a blessing for you. Good health and long life to all of you.
Love from our hearts,
Evy and Alvin
alvin and evelyn jacobs – June 14 at 06:49 AM
delgratia greene says:
June 30, 2012
Good Evening,
Mom I wanted to say, “I loved Dad Redles very much.” I have been crying all week uncontrollably. It is okay for me to do this because you all have shared so much love with my family.
He smiled at my little family at Thanksgiving and at Christmas. I want you to know I will always be here to help Lynn, Glen, Jason and Julie. I feel like I want him back! I want to sit by dad at a St. Margaret’s game and scream for our boys Jason and Winston. I want to tell him jokes about who ever at dinner and whisper it in his ear. I want to watch mom, watch me, watch dad, (inside joke).
God Bless you all. Most of all I hope he ‘Dad Redles’ and my father becomes friends in heaven. Dad look for my mother she is 6 feet 1 inches and is a wonderful spiritual woman. She is pretty so don’t look to long for mom who is still here on earth will pinch you one day when she joins you. But not too soon, not too soon dad.
Thank you for all of your prayers for me. I love my new family in San Juan Capistrano and all the way accross the United States my beloved new brothers.
Love always,
Delgratia and family
Kathy McNutt says:
July 1, 2012
Lit a candle in memory of Richard S. Redles
Jill McClure says:
July 3, 2012
Grampy….what a kind, intelligent and sweet man. We miss him and the interesting conversations we would have, quite the history buff, as well as his wisdom, but most of all we thank him for seeing the good in people and never failing to offer them a coke when a job was well done! We will forever toast to the life and great memories of Grampy. Love, Chase, Connor & Jill Mcclure
Lynn Redles Goldberg says:
July 3, 2012
sending this for Mom…