Francis (Fran) Eugene Redling, 81, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, July 16, 2024 in Lincoln NE. He was born in Story City, IA on February 5, 1943 to Pete and Jenny (Henderson) Redling. Fran attended Jewel High School in Jewel, IA. After graduating he served as a fireman in the US Air Force. He retired from Burlington Northern Santa Fe in 2002. He was married to Marleen K. Redling on July 9, 1966. They were blessed with two children, Brenda Kay Redling, Lincoln, and Aaron Eugene Redling (Leah Redling), Edmond, OK. Four grandchildren Dustin Kaiser, Riley Redling (Dakota Redling), Renae Redling, and Rianna Redling.
Fran is preceded in death by his parents, his sisters Gloria Oberender and Pat Daigh, and his wife Marleen.
Fran is survived by his children Brenda Redling, Aaron and Leah Redling, his grandchildren, brother Jerry Redling (Scottsdale, AZ), sisters-in-law Peggy Fuss (Edmond, OK) and Kim (Myron Gerdes) Gerdes (Valparaiso, NE), brother-in-law Jim Oberender (Story City, IA), many cousins, nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
Memorial Services will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, July 19, 2024 at Capitol City Christian Church, 7800 Holdrege Street, Lincoln. Graveside Services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, 20315 Havelock Avenue, Eagle with military honors. Condolences may be left at trumpmemorials.com. Trump Funeral Services, 1600 West “O” Street, Lincoln.
My condolences to Fran’s family.
I have so many great memories of time spent at the Redling home growing up. Fran at the organ, the best haunted house in the neighborhood, playing Uno… all the things Fran did to make our childhood fun!
I’m so sorry that his time here is over, but I know the joy he experienced to be reunited with his beloved Marleen.
Aaron, I am so sorry to hear about your dad. He was always such a nice man, and such a good person. He is now with your mother and hopefully that will bring comfort to you at this difficult time. Thinking of you!
Aaron & Leah – Mike and I are so sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers for peace as you celebrate the wonderful life of your dad!