REDISKE, GRANT W.

Grant W. Rediske, age 80, formerly of Plymouth, died on Wednesday January 19, 2005 at Riverside Medical Center in Waupaca. He was born February 14, 1924 in Sumner, Iowa son of the late Ernest & Anna Heller Rediske. Grant joined the United States Marine Corps and served with the special forces “Marine Raiders” during WWII in the Pacific Theater. Upon his Honorable Discharge from the military, he worked as a welder throughout the area. He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Plymouth, Marine Raider Association, and the Plymouth Rhine Field and Stream. Survivors include his children: Curtis Rediske of Milwaukee, Blane Rediske of Franklin, Faith Rediske of Milwaukee, and Darren Rediske of Cudahy; a brother: Raymond (Ione) Rediske of Plymouth, and a sister: Renatta Mackenzie of Oshkosh. Grant was also preceded in death by a sister: Eileen Athey. Funeral Services will be at 1:00pm on Saturday January 29, 2005 at Wittkopp Funeral Home in Plymouth. Friends may call at the funeral home from 11:00am-1:00pm when services will be held. A memorial fund has been established in the name of Grant Walter Rediske. Wittkopp Funeral and Cremation Service is assisting the family with arrangements.