Charles "Charlie" E. Redding

January 10, 1925 - October 23, 2018

Charles E. “Charlie” Redding, 93, of Bluffton passed away on Tuesday evening, October 23, 2018, at Christian Care Retirement Community in Bluffton. He was born on the family farm in Rockcreek Township, Wells County on January 10, 1925 to Stanley K. & Edna (Dick) Redding. Charlie served our country in the United Sates Air Force for three years, during World War II. He was a lifelong farmer and a member and trustee of the Buckeye Christian Church and recently attended the First Reformed Church in Bluffton. Charlie bowled for several years and enjoyed watching his grandchildren play baseball and playing cards in a couples card club. His greatest enjoyment was spending time with his family and friends. On October 19, 1945 in Markle, Charles married Erma R. (Lund) and together as a family, they just recently celebrated their 73rd wedding anniversary. Survivors include his wife Erma R. Redding of Bluffton and a daughter, Jan Pearson of Bluffton and a grandson, Justin Pearson of Fort Wayne. He is preceded in death by a son, Richard Redding and a grandson, Todd Mann. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 P.M. on Saturday (October 27, 2018) at the Thoma/Rich, Lemler Funeral Home in Bluffton with Dr. Bryson "Gene" Bell officiating. Burial will follow at Sparks Cemetery in rural Wells County, close to the family farm. Calling hours will be held from 2 to 8 on Friday at the Thoma/Rich, Lemler Funeral Home in Bluffton. Memorials may be made to First Reformed Church or Christian Care Good Samaritan Fund. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Thoma/Rich, Lemler Funeral Home in Bluffton. Friends can send online condolences to the family at www.thomarich.com.