WOOSTER John Taylor Redick, 60, of Wooster passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2022 at Ohio s Hospice LifeCare in Wooster.
John was born March 19, 1961 in Wooster the son of John D. and Janet M. Taylor Redick. He married Karen S. Young on August 22, 1987. She survives.
He graduated from Northwestern High School in 1979 and was a graduate of The Ohio State University in 1984 and was a life-long farmer. John was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church in New Pittsburg.
He served on the Board of Supervisors for the Wayne County Soil and Water District for 27 years and on the New Pittsburg Fire Department for 38 years. He enjoyed woodworking and making crafts for family and friends and made many crafts with horse shoes. John loved spending time with his children and grandchildren.
Surviving in addition to his wife, Karen, are his children Sarah (Jeramy) Holloway of Uniontown and Chatfield (Christine) Redick of Wooster; his father John D. Redick of Wooster; grandchildren Claire Young, Charlotte Holloway, Caden and Callie Redick; siblings Robbi (Kevin) Reed and William (Debra) Redick both of Wooster.
He was preceded in death by his mother.
Friends will be received on Monday, January 10, 2022 from 4-8:00 p.m. at the McIntire, Bradham & Sleek Funeral Home, 216 E. Larwill St., Wooster.
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home with Derik Geitgey officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the New Pittsburg Fire Dept., c/o Roger Kamp Treasurer, 1466 Perry Twp Road 35, Wooster, OH 44691 or to Ohio s Hospice LifeCare, 1900 Akron Rd., Wooster, OH 44691.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mcintirebradhamsleek.com.
Memorial Contributions
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the New Pittsburg Fire Dept., c/o Roger Kamp Treasurer, 1466 Perry Twp Road 35, Wooster, OH 44691 or to Ohio s Hospice LifeCare, 1900 Akron Rd., Wooster, OH 44691.
Service
Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home
Visitation
Monday, January 10, 2022 from 4-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home
My sincere CONDOLENCES TO ALL THE REDICK FAMILY!
I had just sent him a helpful card yesterday, which you can cherish.
GOD’S LOVE to all the family,,
read Ecclesiastic 3:1-10 and Psalms 23: 1-4 + Psalms 40 + 41
GOD’S LOVE,
Johnnie is now at PEACE! JIM Appleman
My sincere condolences to the Redick family. May you find comfort in knowing your next HELLO will be for eternity.
Condolences to the Redick Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
I’m so sorry to hear this …my condolences to the Redick family ..
Thoughts and prayers to John’s family. May God continue to give you comfort during this most difficult time.
Dear Karen and family, my sincere sympathy in the passing of your Rock. Please accept my sincere condolences. Take care,
Karen and family,
What an amazingly wonderful person, he will be greatly missed by all. Praying for comfort during this very difficult time.
We are so sorry for your loss. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
John was a big man inside and out who the community looked up to . l remember being involved in a auto accident. I felt very reassured when Big John and the NPFD arrived. He was also one of “Our Farmers” who we respected and appreciated. Strength ,hope and peace of mind is our wish for his family and friends.
Redick Family we are very sorry for your loss. We will miss talking to him at football games or seeing him in the tractor. Take comfort in all the memories you have. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Sorry to hear this..my prayers to the Redick family during this difficult time.
Our sympathy goes out to the Redick family. May memories give you peace.
Sympathy and prayers for the Redick family. May peace fill your hearts with the great memories of John and his accomplishments!
Thoughts and prayers for you, Karen and your family.
My condolences to the Redick family. Sorry to hear about John. Sad to lose a 79 classmate .
To the entire Redick family, our deepest and most heartfelt condolences are extended to you now and for the time that lies ahead. John was such a wonderful guy, and Heaven surely gained one of the best. May that bring you some measure of comfort.
Our condolences on your sudden and tragic loss.
Robbi & billy & family sorry for your loss – met John in the 7th grade & graduated with him 79’ I’m remembering times we went to OSU to see him on game weekends ! God Bless all you guys
Robbi I’m so sorry you lost your dad. I haven’t seen you all in quite a while but hope to in September. Take care, Carolyn
Robbi & Kevin Reed sorry for your loss! May God comfort you & give you peace!
Karen, so sorry for your loss. You always spoke highly of Johnny. May you find peace in your memories. God bless you and your family
Sending our heartfelt sympathy to Karen and family. John was such a gentle, happy soul who never met a stranger. We will miss chatting with him at Buehlers. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
We wish to extend our deepest sympathies to the Redick family. May his memories be of comfort to all of you in this trying time.
Dear Karen and all the family,
My sincere sympathy and understanding over the loss of your husband, father, grandfather. May you hold fast to fond memories and may God give you strength and healing. Although I am unable to be there in person, please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you, and I send hugs across the miles.
My family and I wish to extend our Deepest Sympathy and Condolences to the entire Redick family.
Saddened and shocked to read of John’s passing. Enjoyed our years working together with the Wayne SWCD. My deepest condolences to Karen and the entire Reddick Family.
We are so very sorry for the loss of your father. Our thoughts and sympathy to Chat, Christine, and all of your family.
Wishing you peace and strength during this difficult time. Our family is thinking about you as you mourn the loss of Johnny.
Our deepest sympathy to your family. Praying for peace and strength during this difficult time.
We were deeply saddened to hear of John’s passing. A fine family man who loved and served the Northwestern community. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to Karen, Sarah, Chat, father John and the entire Redick family. Praying God will hold you all close. comfort your hearts and bring strength and peace.
We were so sorry to hear about John. He was great community member and will be missed very much. Kirk and I would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the entire Redick family. Praying for all of you.
Karen & family, I’m praying Strength & Peace for you all during this difficult time, resting in a reassurance you’ll see your loved one, John, again in a most beautiful place in great joy.
Sorry to hear of cousin Johnny’s passing. Wish I was there to be with you all. I remember many family get togethers at my grandpa’s (Parker Redick)farm and at the lake. Take care of yourselves! Love you all!
So sorry for your loss. Praying for the Redick family.
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Big John Redick, I am very thankful for his contribution to our community. I am praying for the Redick family, that God will bring peace, comfort and understanding during this very difficult time. Again I am so sorry for your loss.
My condolence for the Redick family. John was a great man, i always enjoyed seeing him at the Wayne Co.Fair.
My condolences to the family