Marlene J. Redman, longtime elementary teacher
Marlene J. (Wielgosh) Redman taught elementary school in Appleton, Waupun and Sun Prairie. Her family planned a private gathering in her memory.
Marlene J. (Wielgosh) Redman of Sun Prairie died at Oakwood Village in Madison. She was born March 30, 1936, in Princeton, Wisconsin, to Siegmund and Regina (Kwiatkowski) Wielgosh.
Teaching and family
A 1958 graduate of Oshkosh State College, where she belonged to Gamma Sigma Sorority, Redman taught elementary school in Appleton, Waupun and Sun Prairie. She married Tom Redman on June 29, 1963, at St. John Catholic Church in Princeton. They raised two children in Sun Prairie and attended St. Albert the Great Catholic Church.
Redman enjoyed cooking, baking, reading, gardening, puzzles, birdwatching and outings with her husband. Family members especially remembered her elephant ear pastries.
She is survived by her children, Tim (Tracy) Redman and Barb Redman, and nieces and nephews. Her husband, Tom, died in 2006. Her brothers Lyle, Ronald, David, Duane and Gary also preceded her in death.
Remembrance
The family planned a private gathering and expressed thanks to Oakwood Village and Agrace Hospice. Memorial gifts were suggested for Agrace Hospice Care, 5595 E. Cheryl Parkway, Fitchburg, WI 53711. Cress Funeral Service in Sun Prairie handled arrangements; phone 608-837-9054.
