JOSEPH D. REDLING

May 18, 1918 - Aug. 24, 2012
SOUTH BEND - Joseph Daniel Redling, a lifelong resident of South Bend, passed away Friday, August 24, 2012, at home. He was born to the late John and Barbara (Schreiner) Redling on May 18, 1918, in South Bend. On July 15, 1944, he wed Margaret M. Gruber, who survives along with a daughter, Joan (Jerry) Funk of Valparaiso; grandchildren, Andrew (Jennifer) Funk of Valparaiso and Nathan (Susannah) Funk of North Carolina; great-grandchildren, Joseph and Michael Funk of Valparaiso; step-great-granddaughters, Addison and Erin Meyer-Cuno of North Carolina; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his brothers, Daniel and John, and sisters, Barbara Laszlo and Bertha Witczak.

Joe was in the first graduating class of Washington High School (1938), and while there he played football. After school he worked in the CCC program in Washington state. At the encouragement of a former teacher, John Howe, he left the CCC program and began his studies at Indiana Central College in Danville, IN. While there he played football and received the MVP Award in his senior year. He graduated in 1942. Joe also earned his Master's Degree in education from Indiana University, Bloomington.

In 1943 Joe returned to Washington High School, where he began his teaching profession which lasted for 37 years. He taught biology and driver's education as well as coaching football. In 1953 he was named Athletic Director, a position he held until his retirement in 1980. During Joe's time at WHS he made many valuable and long-lasting friends. He especially loved his students and delighted in meeting them in various places throughout the city. Joe was a member of St. Matthew Cathedral where he was a money counter. He also was a member of the Breezers Club.

Viewing will be Monday, August 27, 2012, in the Zahoran Funeral Home, 1826 Kemble Avenue, from 4:00 to 9:00 pm. Viewing will also occur one hour prior to the Mass of Christian Burial at St. Matthew Cathedral at 11:00 am Tuesday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Center for Hospice Care. To leave an online condolence, visit our website www.zahoran.com, or our Facebook page, Zahoran Funeral Home.

Published by South Bend Tribune on Aug. 26, 2012.

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