Obituary of Carol J. Redenz
Carol J. Redenz
Lifelong resident of Waukesha, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Sunday, March 13, 2011
at the age of 76 years. Carol was the daughter of Garrett and Bernice Hoekstra. She married
the love of her life Kenneth R. Redenz on June 27, 1959. Carol was a devoted lifelong member of
St. Luke's Lutheran Church and was active in the St. Luke's PSW and Bible Study. She was one
of the founding "grandmas" of the Child Life Ministries. She was a member of the Waukesha Elk
Ladies, Wisconsin Educational Association Chapter, the National Educational Association and the
Alpha Pi Omega. Carol was also a faithful volunteer for the Plowshare Center. After 36 years of
teaching she retired from a career in education in 1994. Carol enjoyed vacationing throughout
the U.S., traveling with her sister to Europe, trips with friends and family, walking and mostly
loved her family.
Carol will be sadly missed by her husband, Kenneth "Ken" whom she married on June 27, 1959,
her children, Mark (Maria) Redenz of Helenville and LeAnn Rudolph of Waukesha; her
grandchildren, Nicole, Travis, Brittany, Justin, Steven, Rita and Selena; her sisters, Marion (Carl)
Raddatz of Yucapia, CA and Diane (John) Vieau of Montello, WI; her sister-in-law, Beverly Foster
of Kenosha. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
The memorial service for Carol will be held on Saturday, March 19, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at St.
Luke's Lutheran Church 300 Carroll St. Waukesha, WI 53186. The Rev. Kathy Boadwine will
officiate. The visitation will be on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service at the
church. Memorials are appreciated to St. Luke's Lutheran Church (see address above) or the
Hadfield School, 733 Linden St., Waukesha, WI 53186.
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