William Edward Redding, Jr.

William Edward Redding, Jr Bill Redding, age 75 of Hopkins, MN died on Friday, March 22, 2024 peacefully at his home. He was born on November 20, 1948 in Jackson, MI, the son of William & Priscilla Redding. Bill attended multiple schools. Banfield, Austin, MN; Judson, Paradise, AZ; St John's Lutheran, Austin, MN; Manitowoc HS, Manitowoc, WI; Mayer Lutheran HS, Mayer, MN; Concordia College, Milwaukee, WI; and Austin Area Vocational School, Austin, MN where he received a degree in offset printing. After a career in offset printing Bill owned and operated Redding Photo & Lab in Wausau, WI. He continued his career in the photo and electronics departments of Montgomery Wards, Kmart, & Walmart in MN. Last year he celebrated 25 years with the Eden Prairie Walmart where he averaged walking five miles a day, including the day he passed. In 1971 Bill was awarded the Merritt Award of Fine Arts and had his oil painting displayed in the Albert Lea, MN library. He also won multiple awards for photography at the Twin Cities Photo Club, Mpls, MN. In Addition to the arts, Bill belonged to the Twin Cities Ancient Coin Club where he honed his love of history and Roman artifacts. He had a vast knowledge of philosophy, WWII, and all things camera. Bill was an avid collector of coins, books, autographs, film cells, tin toys, vintage cameras, and specializing in Leica cameras. Bill's favorite moments were those spent with family & friends where he could always be seen with a video camera or Sony camera around his neck. He believed strongly that his gift of photos would leave a lasting legacy of shared moments. His greatest joy was realized when he was given the opportunity to be a father and helped raised his friend Liz's daughter, Ashley. Although often quiet he was always watching and waiting to help anyone in need. He loved sharing his passion with others including the movie "A Simple Twist of Fate" and music by the Cowsills. He followed the MN Twins and Vikings closely and never missed an opportunity to have cheese curds at the MN State Fair. His kind and gentle ways will live on in the lives he touched. His perseverance of surviving three types of cancer and without complaint will continue to inspire all those he knew. He has left behind his photos and movies, memories of his keen sense of humor, a large collection of collectibles and a lasting impact of what it means to always strive to help others while hurting no one. He was a good and kind man. Survivors include his siblings Ann Bowman (Hollanadle, MN), Mary Munkholm (Sarasota, FL), Tony (Ann) Redding (Mpls, MN), Kathy Parada (Austin, MN); numerous nieces & nephews; friend Liz Rosch (Bloomington, MN), daughter, Ashley Rosch (Shakopee, MN), & granddaughter, Jaelyn Appel. Bill was proceeded in death by his parents and aunt, Margaret Means. Memorials preferred to create a college fund for his granddaughter, Jaelyn. Memorial service will be Sunday, April 7th at 3pm, with visitation one hour prior, officiated by Celebrant Anthony J. Del Percio at: www.Washburn-McReavy.com Strobeck Johnson 952-938-9020 1400 Mainstreet, Hopkins

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William Edward Redding, Jr.

November 20, 1948 - March 22, 2024

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William Edward Redding, Jr.

November 20, 1948 - March 22, 2024

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