. He is survived by his children, Susan (Edward) Atkinson, Michael, Karen (Ron) Nowakowski, Mary, James, Jeanne (Ken) Arndt and Laurie (Rich) Vanderbloemen; six grandchildren, Paige and Cierra Arndt, Marie (Scott) True, Richard, Taylor and Megan Vanderbloemen; and three great-grandchildren, Ellyson True and McKensey and Jude Vanderbloemen. He is also survived by his brother James (Rita) Mitchell and cousins Jean (Betty) White, Patricia Davis, and Jack Beckman and their families and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Myrle, his parents and a sister Helen. The family wishes to thank Dr. Nina Kinnunen of Dean Medical-Sun Prairie and the staff of Agrace HospiceCare for the care and compassion with which they afforded Red. Red will be remembered for his love of telling stories and the happiness he found in having family and friends around. His presence will be sorely missed, but his legacy shall continue in the lessons he taught his children which they will continue to share. We can all find comfort in knowing that God led his journey. "Now that his room is ready; he and Myrle are together." In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to Agrace HospiceCare, 5395 E. Cheryl Parkway, Madison WI 53711. A funeral service celebrating his life will be held on Thursday, April 5, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at the Cress Funeral Home, Sun Prairie, with Rev. Kurt Liebenow officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home in Sun Prairie on Wednesday, April 4, 2012 from 4-7:00 p.m. with a Masonic Service at 7:00 p.m. and on Thursday, April 5, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will be held in Pierceville Cemetery.