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Springfield - Donald E. Redpath Jr., 54, of Springfield died Tuesday at home.
He was born Oct. 25, 1943 in Springfield, the son of Donald and Celeste Dove Redpath Sr. He married Sandra Sturdy on Sept 8, 1963 in Springfield.
Mr. Redpath had worked for 35 years as a lineman with CWLP. He was a lifelong resident of Springfield, graduate of Lanphier High School, member of IBEW Local 193, 32nd Degree Mason, and Masonic Lodge 71.
Survivors: wife, Sandra; two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Kimberly Jo) Piper and Mrs. John (Kelly Ann) Hildebrand, both of Springfield,; two grandchildren; parents, Donald and Celeste Redpath Sr. of Springfield; four brothers, Louis C., Charles L., Earl "Doc" and Michael A. Redpath, all of Springfield; five sisters, Mrs. William (Karen) Becker, Mrs. Danny (Scharon) Paoni, Mrs. Ronald (Cathy) Mumaw and Mrs. Jim (Retha) Riemer, all of Springfield, and Mrs. Greg (Sue) Renaud of Aurora; and several nieces, nephews and great-nieces.
Service Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home, the Rev. Robert Becker officiating. Private family emtombment: Oak Ridge Mausoleum.
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Lawrence A. (Larry) Wieties
Don was a person I met in grade school and saw frequently throughout his life. He was very passionate about life, his large family, especially his two daughters, and his work. In high school he excelled in both football and wrestling because of his tenacity and strong desire to do well. Because of a serious accident that occurred while he was a electrical lineman, he had permanent phsical injuries, which he endured better than most, but other medical issues resulting from the accident eventually took his life. But, Don never complained and always considered himself fortunate to have survived the incident as long as he did.
Recently, I visited with his daughter, Kelli, who had just looked at the 1961 Lan-Hi and asked me questions about her dad. I told her he was someone she could be very proud of and shared stories about his football and wrestling accomplishments as well as the type of person he was growing up. She was elated to hear those stories and I enjoyed revisiting what a great friend he was to me.