Melvin Dale Redman

May 11, 1949 - July 9, 2015

Melvin Dale Redman, 66, of Watseka, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2015 at his home. He was born May 11, 1949 in Watseka, the son of Roy Edgar Redman and Harriet Louise (Tucker) Redman. Mr. Redman was a grain elevator operator for over 30 years and in frozen food sales. He enjoyed bowling, slow pitch softball, coaching softball, playing cards, and dice games. Surviving Mr. Redman are two daughters and son-in-law: Robin and Marvin Clyden of Watseka, IL and Roxan Buckner of Bradley, IL; one brother and sister-in-law, Roy and Diane Redman of New Salisbury, IN; four sisters and brother-in-laws, Mary and Ronnie Merkle of Cissna Park, IL, Carol and Alan Mancuso of Aurora, IL, Pamela McConnell of Watseka, IL, and Patricia and Larry Leppard of Wellington, IL; four grandchildren, Shane and Sheyanne Clyden of Watseka, IL, Alexander Bucker and Lilliana Guardado both of Bradley, IL; and many nieces and nephews. He is also preceded in death by both parents, Harriet and Roy Redman; and one son-in-law, Anthony Buckner. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at 4-8pm, at the Baier Funeral Home in Watseka. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at 11:00 am, with a one hour visitation prior to services, at the Baier Funeral Home in Watseka. Pastor Neil Larimore will officiate. Burial will follow at the St. Peters Lutheran Cemetery in Crescent City, IL. Memorials in Mr. Redman's name can be made to the Grandchildren’s college funds.