Richard Carl Redner, 86, formerly of Klamath Falls, Ore., passed away on May 1, 2017, in Aberdeen, Wash., with his son and daughter-in-law at his side.
Richard was best known in the last decade of life for his love of bowling. He was born in Arcata, Calif., on June 8, 1930, during “The Great Depression.” He was born to George W. and Ruby (Elliott) Redner; he was the second son in a family with five boys and two girls. He attended schools in Berney, Calif., and Redding, Calif., where he graduated from Shasta High School in Redding. After his military life, he attended Shasta Community College, where he aspired to be an attorney.
Richard was a proud U.S. Navy Veteran. He has shared the story of the inaugural trip from the San Diego shipyard to the home port in New York Harbor on the USS Remey, during the Korean War. He was stationed on this destroyer, visiting ports in Cuba, Jamaica and Puerto Rico.
He married (Aleta) Corene Redner in 1958 and they enjoyed more than 55 years of marriage, resulting in three sons, three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. They began their early life in Arcata, Calif. and his timber career afforded them opportunities to live and work throughout the Western U.S., to include Albuquerque, N.M., Selah, Wash., Pendleton, Ore. and Redding/Anderson, Calif. They made their final home in Klamath Falls, Ore. where they enjoyed their retirement years. Richard’s timber centered career included many years Log Scaling, Check Scaling and contributing his scaling knowledge to writing rules and establishing legal definitions to the logging industry. He shared his skill and trade knowledge with two of his three sons, who also chose careers in log scaling. Richard attended Homedale Baptist Church in Klamath Falls, Ore. before he moved to Washington with his son and daughter-in-law for his final days.
Richard could be depended upon for any bowling league he signed up for. He spent many hours at Hanscom’s Bowl in Klamath Falls betting on frames and throwing strike balls! He owned seven bowling rings, earned from sanctioned league play high score games for 299 or better. Due to a neck injury he retired from bowling for over a decade and decided to defy doctor’s orders at age 71, stating “If I hurt anyway, I might as well do what I enjoy!” He bowled a 300 game his first week back on the lanes! He made many friends throughout his life and enjoyed chatting over coffee with his buddy’s. You could always depend on Richard for a joke!
Richard is survived by his sons, Woodrow W. (Donelle) Redner of Roseburg, Ore., Richard W (Elaine) Redner of Aberdeen, Wash.; his grandchildren, Woodrow D. Redner of Reno, Nev., Jenni L. (Jason) Lewis of Corvallis, Ore., Richard C. (Sunnie) Redner of Elma, Wash. and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his lovely wife, (Aleta) Corene Redner; his son, John Wade Redner; his brother, George Redner of Idaho, his sister, Arlene Purington of Chehalis; and both parents.
The funeral service was held at The Baptist Church on Homedale at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 6, 2017. He will be laid to rest in Redding, Calif. alongside his beloved wife in a family graveside burial service to be at a later date.
