Gary Lewis Reddig, (1935 - 2023) - ForeverMissed.com Online Memorials

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88 years old
Born on March 21, 1935
Passed away on October 1, 2023

We are saddened to announce the passing of a loving father, dedicated husband, dear friend, and an all-around accomplished and caring man on October 1, 2023. Gary Reddig was born March 21,1935 and raised in Ephrata, Pennsylvania. Following his graduation from high school, he joined the Marine Corps, serving his country both stateside and in Okinawa, Japan.

He then embarked on his educational journey attending Bloomsburg University in 1961, his classmates recognized his leadership skills and elected him as the President of Community Government. Millersville (where he met his beautiful wife Carol Moore who was also pursuing a degree in education), Western Illinois and Indiana Universities.

Gary began working in the education system as a teacher while continuing his graduate studies and started a family with his loving wife Carol. Over the years Carol taught grade school to help support the family while Gary was finishing his studies. Gary earned a Doctor of Education from Indiana University Bloomington in 1969 (where he organized a very successful concert by Louis Armstrong). And he held numerous executive positions at Community Colleges over the years in Maryland, New York, Nebraska, and New Jersey.

Gary became the second president of Gloucester County College, settling in Wenonah, NJ in 1980 with Carol and their sons Matt and Mitch. Dr. Reddig retired from education in 1986 and began a second career in financial services. Over the years he was member of the Wenonah Lions Club, the United Way and taught classes at Rowen University.

Gary will be laid to rest in a natural /green burial at Steelmantown Cemetery in Woodbine, NJ on October 5th.

Dr. Reddig was predeceased by his wife Carol, and son Mitchell. He is survived by daughter Toni Robino Wagner (Doug), son Matt and daughter in law BilliJo and several grandchildren and great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers donations in Gary’s name can be made to the American Heart Association or the World Wildlife Federation.

www.FertigFuneralHome.com

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October 6, 2023

My mom, Evelyn Ginter, and I would like to express our deepest condolences at Gary’s passing. He was a wonderful friend to her. I hope the Redding family is comforted by loving memories and loved ones.

October 6, 2023

Gary was a born educator. He had insatiable curiosity and was always reading and learning. He loved nature and animals and helped to preserve both when he could. Gary was a good man, and he will be missed.

Billie Moore, Carol's sister-in-law.

October 5, 2023

My sympathy to Gary's family. It has been 50 years since the Horvaths and Reddigs met up in Binghamton at Broome CC. We stayed in touch through the years, right up until late September of this year. Gary will be missed by family and friends.

October 4, 2023

Dad , you accomplished so many things in your like you followed your vision and saw things through. You taught me so many things over the years. I didn’t always listen but now later in life I see that you were correct. The places you took us the things we got to see and people we met along the way made me who I am today. Because of you I have a love of exercise, nutrition, nature and learning new things.
You’ll be missed by everyone who knew you.

October 4, 2023

My Uncle Gary, was more to me than an Uncle, he was a big influence in my life. He was more of a Father figure/Big Brother and I had the privilege to live with him, Aunt Carol, Mitchell and Matt in Omaha Nebraska. It was a wonderful time, Gary and Carol treated me like I was one of their own kids. Gary had many accomplishments and was some one to try to live up to. You are Missed.