Gary M. Redman

Gary M. Redman - age 79 of Gallatin, MO passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2024, in Gallatin. Gary was born on November 13, 1944, the son of Earl Leslie and Evelyn (Carlson) Redman in Red Oak, IA. He attended elementary school in Gallatin and was a 1962 graduate of Lafayette High School in St. Joseph, MO. Gary was a member of the ROTC in high school and joined the Marine Corps after graduation and served overseas in Vietnam. He was united in marriage to Bessie Pauline Boller on January 23rd, 1965, at the Frazier Baptist Church in Frazier, MO.  After the war, Gary joined the Air Force serving as a meteorologist for 16 years, and obtaining the rank of Master Sargent before retiring in 1987. Gary and his family were stationed in Grandview, MO Germany, Omaha, NE, and Altus, OK.  Once Gary retired from the military, he drove a truck, and was a meat cutter for Kirkendolls and Rains Meats. Gary also was a school bus driver and janitor for the Gallatin School District, and also worked at the Daviess County Country Club. He was a member of the National Rifle Association and the Gallatin VFW 2172 Frank Frazier Post, where he served as Commander for several years. Gary was a hard worker and proud of his military service. He loved to torment his grandchildren, target practice, and doing computerized embroidery work. Gary was an intelligent man and enjoyed discussing political subjects and history. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends. 

Gary was preceded in death by his parents; infant sister, Carole Anne Redman; sisters, Lois Pontius and Joyce Monti. He is survived by his wife, Pauline Redman of the home; children, Gerold Redman of Gallatin, MO, Patricia Rupp (Donald) of Bellevue, NE, and Dwight Redman (Jennifer) of Gallatin, MO; grandchildren, Joshua Robinson (Cathy) of Tekamah, NE, Donald Rupp (Jasmine) of Tekamah, NE, Jessica Rupp of Bellevue, NE, Preston Redman (Cody) of Gallatin, MO, Megan Redman of Gallatin, MO, Ceirra Redman of Kirksville, MO, and Erica Redman of Bethany, MO; seven great-grandchildren; and brothers, Dale Redman (Evelyn) of Altamont, MO, Lyle Redman of Arkansas City, KS, Dean Redman (Marcia) of Chapel Hill, NC and David Redman (Jennifer) of St. Joseph, MO; brother-in-law, Dale Pontius of Ridgeway, MO; many nieces, nephews, and other extended family members also survive.
 
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the KAW Fire Department, Kickin' Cancer with Kindness, or the Donor's Choice in care of the funeral home. A service celebrating Gary's life will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Stith Funeral Home in Gallatin. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Friends may call from noon to 5 PM, Friday at the funeral home.  Burial with Full Military Honors will follow at Mt. Ayr Cemetery in Altamont. Arrangements entrusted to the care and direction of Stith Funeral Home in Gallatin (660) 663-2117. Online guestbook at www.stithfamilyfunerals.com 

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