Obituaries

May 26, 1938 to December 1, 2023

WINAMAC - Mildred Ellen [Gudas] Redweik, 85, of Kewanna, passed away Friday, Dec. 1, at Hickory Creek in Winamac.

She was born May 26, 1938 in Winamac to the late Joseph L. Sr. and Antonia A. [Arndt] Gudas.. She graduated from Star City High School in 1956. On Nov. 10, 1956, she married Robert John Redweik Sr. at St. Peter Lutheran Church in North Judson. He passed away Oct. 24, 2009.

Millie Redweik

She is survived by:
Robert (Alisa) Redweik Jr., Tomball, TX, Son
Anita Doan, Twelve Mile, Daughter
David (Lora) Redweik, Twelve Mile, Son
Susan (Mike) Wood, Jeffersonville, OH, Daughter
Grandchilren: Garrett Redweik, Graham Redweik, D. L. “Trey” Doan III, Ryonn Doan, Hayley (Drew) Gustafson, Madison (Alex) Parrott, Kirsten (David) Johnson, Lanier (Andrew) Tyler, Kourtnee (Joel) Yates, Kailee (Clayton) Dyer, and Michael Wood II. Numerous Great-Grandchildren
Edwina M. Martin, Winamac, Sister
Mary M. (Jim) Perry, Piqua, OH, Sister
Edmund E. (Patty) Gudas, Star City, Brother
Erica A. Gudas, Sister-in-law
Many Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Johanna C. Gudas, Sister
Algrid J. Gudas, Brother
Joseph J. Gudas Jr., Brother

Mrs. Redweik taught at Pioneer Elementary School for nearly 30 years. She will be remembered by her students for the leaf project she had them complete. During her time teaching, she was actively involved in the school science fair and space camp. She was a member of St. Luke Lutheran Church in Winamac. She formerly taught Sunday School and led youth group. For many years, she was active in the district-wide Soil & Water Conservation organization. She was a former Den Mother and Scout Leader. She enjoyed studying her family’s history and origins. She also enjoyed flower gardening and traveling. She was a loving a wife, mother, “Oma,” and aunt who will be sadly missed.

Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 9, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The funeral service will be at 1 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 10, at the funeral home with Pastor Tom Woodley officiating. Burial will be at Victor Chapel Cemetery in Star City.

Memorial donations may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.