Redmon, D. D. 1866-1938

REDMON

Posted By: Donna O'Toole, Volunteer
Date: 7/6/2011 at 13:20:47

1938 Feb 8, LeMars Semi-Weekly Sentinel, Pg 1, LeMars, Iowa

Plymouth County Early Resident Taken by Death
D. D. Redmon was Member of Pioneer Family in America Township

“Doug” Redmon, 71, member of one of the pioneer families of Plymouth county and widely known farmer, died unexpectedly Monday morning at the residence of his brother-in-law, Archie Tucker, in Washington township. Mr. Redmon passed away in his sleep.

Delbert Douglas Redmon lived here from infancy and was known to hundreds by the name of “Doug” Redmon. He was a son of Neville Redmon, one of the first settlers in America township. The Redmon school house built on the homestead is historic in the annals of Plymouth county.

Born in Fillmore county, Minnesota, November 14, 1866, D. D. Redmon came with his parents to LeMars in 1868 and lived here since. He followed the occupation of farming all his life. Member of a large family he was preceded in death by four brothers, all well known here in their lifetime, Alfred, Lafe L. James G., and Will N. Redmon, and a sister, Mrs. Henry Liesenger[sic]. He is survived by his sisters, Mrs. Harriett Demaray and Mrs. A. Tucker of LeMars, Mrs. Bertha Fowler of Marcus and Mrs. Etta Coskins[sic] of Syracuse, N.Y.

Mr. Redmon was a member of the LeMars lodge of the Odd Fellows for 40 years. Mr. Redmon was well liked in a large circle of acquaintance and was possessed of a friendly and neighborly disposition. He was a hard worker and industrious citizen and esteemed by all who knew him.

The funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Mauer chapel in LeMars and interment made in the city cemetery.