Lenora Virginia Redders
December 15, 1923 - December 06, 2016
Obituary
MIDDLETON – Lennie Redders, age 92, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, December 6, 2016. She was born on December 15, 1923, in Pearl City, Illinois, the daughter of Adolph and Berta (Bergger) Kummer. The family soon made their home in Monroe, WI. After graduating from Monroe High School in 1941, Lennie moved to Madison and took her first job at Montgomery Ward. It was there that a young man from the furniture repair and hardware department caught her eye. Earl Redders became her husband on July 14, 1945, at St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Middleton. Together they raised four boys and celebrated 61 years of marriage before Earl passed away in 2007. Lennie's career spanned more than 60 years, primarily as a payroll specialist at a variety of Madison area insurance companies. She was also an active member of St. Luke's Church, the Merry Mission Quilters and the Red Hat Society. Lennie had a zest for life and enjoyed socializing with family and friends near and far, including special relatives still living in Switzerland. Above all, Lennie cherished her grandchildren and the time she spent caring for them, cheering for them, and being part of their lives. They brought her a tremendous amount of pride and joy. Lennie is survived by her children, Richard of West Middleton, Jeff (Teri) of Burnsville, MN, and Jay (Julie) of Middleton; her grandchildren, Ryan, Rachel, A.J., Jordan and Jenna, sister-in-law Marge Waelchli; niece, Ali (Lenny) Brooks; and many cousins, nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Earl; son, Craig; and brother, Bill Waelchli. Funeral services will be held at ST. LUKE'S LUTHERAN CHURCH, 7337 Hubbard Ave., Middleton at 11 AM on Monday, Dec. 12, 2016, with the Reverend Roger Eigenfeld presiding. Burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON WEST FUNERAL & CREMATION Care, 7435 University Ave., Middleton from 4 PM until 7 PM on Sunday, December 11, 2016 and also on Monday at the church from 10 AM until the time of the service. Lennie's family wishes to express sincere appreciation for the love, friendship and support shown to her by her Hubbard Ave. and Heritage House neighbors, the staff at Heritage House, and devoted friends, Mary Anderson and Mary Annen. We love you Grandma.Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Service
Mon Dec 12, 2016 @ 11:00 AM CDT
St. Luke's Lutheran Church • 7337 Hubbard Avenue, Middleton, WI 53562
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Jack Barry
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Jay,
My condolences to you and your Family.
Jack Barry
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Terri Engel
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To the family of my dear friend Lennie, I send you all sincere condolences on her passing this week. Lennie and I spent much time together visiting, grocery shopping, going to lunch and running errands. I am so sorry to hear of her passing in this morning's newspaper. She was a grand lady who I have admired since I worked with her at Dairyland Insurance Company from 1972-1976 and she and I have remained good friends since that time. I will surely miss smile and her words of wisdom. She loved her grandchildren more than anything in the world. We will all miss you, Lennie, each in our own way. May your soul rest in the arms of your Savior. Love you.....your friend, Terri Engel
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Charlotte Leahy
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Jay, my sympathy to your family on the loss of a wonderful lady. I bowled with Lennie many years ago at the old Schwoegler Nakoma lanes. It was a fun league. She always had a smile on her face. The last time I saw her she still remembered me, what a memory. My grandson had you was his gym teacher and sends his condolences also. Keep all the good memories in your heart. We will remember her is our prayers. The Leahys
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Mary Stanton
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I am so saddened to hear of Lennie's passing. She and I spent many good times together, both at Viking Insurance where we worked together and for many years after we both retired. I'll miss her.
Mary Stanton