Waterloo – Jesse “Fuzz” Reddin, 78, passed away Monday, July 22, 2019, at his home in Waterloo.
He was born January 27, 1941 in Roanoke to the late Henry and Geraldine (Wisel) Reddin.
Fuzz was a Vietnam War veteran of the United States Army proudly serving his Country for 7 ½ years.
He worked at Irving Gravel in Fort Wayne, retiring after 20 years of service. He then went to work as a heavy equipment operator for the Operating Engineers Local Union #103 of Fort Wayne where he later retired.
Fuzz was a member of the American Legion Post 178 of Garrett.
Surviving are four children and their spouses, Amy and Stephen Bell of Colmesneil, Texas, Tina and DeWayne Middaugh of Waterloo, Justin and Jennifer Reddin of Hicksville, Ohio, and Jennifer and Steve Depew of Woodburn; nine grandchildren, Matthew, Scott, Raymond, Ronald, Nichelle, Jace, Grayson, Dalton, and Cole; 10 great-grandchildren; brother, Ed Reddin; and two sisters, Barbara Bradbury and Susie and Ed Sands.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Gloria Reddin; daughter, Cynthia Ann Reddin; grandson, Brendon Dorsett; two brothers, James Reddin and Ronald Reddin; and two sisters, Mary Douglas and Betty Bear.
A graveside service will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday at Glenwood Cemetery, 1133 N. Main St., Roanoke. Military honors will be conducted by the United States Army and American Legion.
Visitation will be from 3 – 7 p.m. Friday at Feller and Clark Funeral Home, 875 S. Wayne St., Waterloo.
Memorials may be directed to Indy Veterans House.