Luverne John "Skip" Reding of Red Wing, died Monday June 12, 2017 at The Bluffs in Lake City. Skip was born October 21, 1928 in St Paul, MN to John and Nellie (O'Keefe) Reding. He graduated from Red Wing High School. On October 3, 1950 he was united in marriage to Margery Opem. He farmed in Burnside Township for a number of years before moving his family to Red Wing where he was employed, and later owned and operated Wilson Hardware. In retirement Skip and Marge moved to Amery, WI where they resided for many years. Marge died May 16, 2003. In 2013 Skip returned to Red Wing where he lived at the Downtown Plaza, and since October had been a resident of the The Bluffs in Lake City. He was member of the Church of St Joseph, Knights of Columbus, Red Wing Elks BPOE#845 and was a volunteer fireman for 20 years. He enjoyed his time at the lake, fishing reading and playing cards.
He is survived by his children Tom (Char) Reding of Dunnellon FL, Jean (Jay) Jensen of Rochester, Pete (Peggy) Reding of Hutchinson, Paul (Lori) Reding of Red Wing, and Father Michael Reding of St Louis Park; 13 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and special friend June Thumann. He was preceded in death by his wife, two sons, Jim and Bob; one brother Bernard and two sisters Jeanelle McNamara and Majella Knaup.
Mass of Resurrection will be at 11am, Friday, June 16, 2017 at the Church of St Joseph with Father Michael Reding presiding, Burial will be at the Amery Cemetery in Amery WI. Visitation will be from 5pm to 7pm Thursday, June 15 at Mahn Family Funeral Home, Bodelson-Mahn Chapel and at the church one hour prior to the service. Memorials are preferred to the Church of St Joseph, or the donor's choice.
Mass
JUN
16.
11:00 AM - 12:45 PM (CDT)
Church of St. Joseph
435 West 7th St.
Red Wing, MN 55066
Public Viewing
JUN
16.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (CDT)
Church of St. Joseph
435 West 7th St.
Red Wing, MN 55066
Public Viewing
JUN
16.
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (CDT)
Mahn Family Funeral Home - Bodelson-Mahn Chapel
602 Plum St,
Red Wing, MN 55066