REDMAN, Thomas Burton "Bert" - b. September 12, 1874 - d. May 18, 1920

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Thomas Burton Redman, son of James G. and Mollie A. Redman, was born at Kellogg, Iowa, September 12, 1874 and died at Moline, Kansas, May 18, 1920, aged 45 years, 8 months and 6 days.

When about 12 years of age Mr. Redman located in Moline where he has since resided.  On July 15, 1899, he was married to Miss Dora Mann to whom was born two children, both dying in infancy.

"Bert," as his host of friends loved to call him, was a member of the Masonic, I.O.O.F. and M.W.A. Lodges and held in the highest esteem by their membership. He was honored and respected by all who knew him for his high integrity, kind congenial disposition.  It can truly be said that Bert tried to make this world better by his life and deeds.  Therefore it is with much sadness that we must part with one of our best friends and citizens.                    E.A.C.

Mr. Redman was a salesman in the different stores in Moline for a number of years and made good in every position he held.  For the past two years, he held the position of traveling salesman for the Wichita Casket Company and covered a wide territory, being constantly on the road.  He was greatly beloved by the customers he dealt with and very highly esteemed by his employers, all of whom sent their sincere condolences and many floral tributes to the high regard in which they held him when they learned of his sudden passing away.

Besides his wife and many friends, he leaves to mourn his loss one brother, Elda Redman of Humansville, Missouri and one sister, Mrs. Lulu Durbin of Galesburg, Illinois.  Another sister, Mrs. Estella Gaston, preceded him in death several years ago.

Funeral services were held at his late home Thursday afternoon, May 20, 1920 at 2 p.m. conducted by Rev. C. E. Heaton of the M. E. Church, and the body was laid to rest in the Moline Cemetery with the ritual ceremonies of the Masonic order.

(published in the Moline Advance 5/27/1920)