Neil Eugene Redmond

September 16, 1928 - May 17, 2019

Neil Eugene Redmond, 90, of Kalkaska, passed away at home on May 17, 2019. He was born to the late Harold and Lorene Redmond in Greenwood, Indiana on August 16, 1928. Neil had art in his blood. He attended The Ohio State University and Indiana University, taking as many art classes as possible before enlisting in the Army. Neil served as a Corporal in the Korean War. After the war, he returned to the states, where he reunited with his grade school sweetheart, Jody. They married in July 1955 and had a fairy tale marriage for 63 years. Neil worked for General Motors for 32 years, traveling worldwide setting up shows and exhibits for GM. Upon retirement, Neil began his watercolor painting “hobby” and became a renowned artist with paintings hanging all over the world. Neil also enjoyed playing cards, working crossword puzzles, reading, and gardening. The family would like to thank Hospice of Grayling for their wonderful care of Neil over the past 6 months. He is survived by his daughters Jane and Beth Redmond. Neil was preceded in death by his parents, step father Marion Owings, his brother Melvin and his wife of 63 years, Jody. A memorial service will take place at 1:00 PM on Friday, May 31st at the Kalkaska Funeral Home, 152 S. Cedar St., Kalkaska. The family will greet friends starting at 12:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Bear Lake Township Firefighters’ Association, 198 E. Bear Lake Rd, Kalkaska, MI 49646. Arrangements have been entrusted to Kalkaska Funeral Home and Cremation Services.