Roger Alan Redlin passed away after 12 years of suffering from Alzheimer’s on August 8, 2021, in Mesa Arizona. He came into this world on June 17, 1947 in Milbank, South Dakota, the son of Melvin Redlin and Audrey (Lobben) Redlin. He lived on the family farm in South Dakota until the family moved to Helena, Montana in 1954.
Roger graduated from Helena High School in 1967 and joined the Army National Guard in 1968 and served for five years. He then worked for the Montana State Fish and Game and later joined his Dad as an electrician. He loved working on cars and drag racing. In his younger years you could find him at drag strips around Montana racing his 1956 Chevy!
Roger met the love of his life Cathy Lervick in Helena and they were married on August 15, 1970 and enjoyed over 50 years together. Their marriage was blessed with the birth of their son Brent on January 26, 1972. The family moved to Denver in 1982. Roger continued to work as an electrician until his retirement in 2006. They then moved to Mesa, Arizona where he made new friends and became an avid golfer. Roger had a good heart and loved to tease his sisters, nieces and nephews. He was the best brother! He had a wonderful relationship with and dearly loved his granddaughter Kaylee and she always called him Poppy. He will be missed more than words can express by the relatives and many friends he leaves behind.
Roger was preceded death by his parents; father-in-law, Clifford Lervick and his mother-in-law Rose Lervick and other loved ones. He is survived by his wife, Cathy; son, Brent; granddaughter, Kaylee; sisters Sharon Stockstad (Gordon); Linda McDonald (Myron); Denise Shaw (Craig) and Norma Rueb (Dean). He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, cousins and numerous friends.
Roger’s body was donated to Science Care with the hope of helping to find a cure for Alzheimer’s. A celebration of Roger’s life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family would prefer donations to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Teena Bollinger says
Cathy and family,
My deepest sympathy on your loss! Would love to see you while you are here. God bless!
Teena Billing Bollinger
Phil and Darlene Shawver says
Sending Condolences to Catherine and family So sorry for your loss Sorry we wont be able to attend the service .We will be holding you and yours in our Hearts and prayers Sure hope to see you while you are here.Love and Blessings