Willard Robert Redman

Willard Robert Redman, age 78 of Hastings passed away on January 5, 2020.  Willard was born on June 10, 1942 in Battle Creek, Michigan, the son of Willard Reginald and Dollie (Antrim) Redman.

Willard was a 1960 graduate of W.K. Kellogg High School in Nashville.  He served his country proudly in the US Army in Hawaii and Germany.  On January 12, 1962, Willard married Virginia Dale Pillars.  Willard was employed over the years by Aluminum Extrusion in Charlotte, the Barry County Sheriff Department, EW Bliss, Industrial Welding in Lansing, Grand Rapids Machine Repair, M&R Engineering and R&R Press Equipment.

Willard was a member of the Hastings Free Methodist Church, a past Master at the Hastings Masonic Lodge, a member of the Hastings Jaycees, a Boy Scout leader for Troop 175, a Cub Scout leader for Pack 3175, and a member of the American Legion Post 45 of Hastings.  He served on the Hastings City Council, the Barry County 911 Administration Board, the Joint Plumbing Alliance, and the Hastings Volunteer Fire Department.

He was preceded in death by his parents and stepmother Julie Redman.

Willard is survived by his wife of 59 years, Virginia Redman, his sons Dennis (Tammy) Redman, Kenneth (Kye) Redman, and Robert (Erin) Redman, Randy (Val) Rice, grandchildren Scott (Samantha) Redman, Jeremy (Abbey) Redman, Nichole (Cody) Olsen, Cody (Melany) Redman, Cailin Redman, Breen (Matt) Owen, Kenny Ray (Gabrielle) Redman, Brandon (Kristin) Roberts, great-grandchildren Zander, Isla Mae, Cora, Olivia and Carsyn, Sophia, Charlie and brother Larry (Karen) Redman.

A memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, January 9, 2021 from 2:00 – 4:00 PM and again from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at the Hastings Free Methodist Church, 2635 M-43, Hastings, MI 49058.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Willard's memory to the Hastings Parks and Recreation, 201 E State St., Hastings, MI 49058.  Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home.  To leave an online condolence, visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net .