Robert Rhuel Redden, age 16, passed away Saturday, February 26, 2011, at his home in Custer, SD.
Robert is survived by his mother, Teresa (Carl) Erickson of Custer; father, Lyle (Diana) Redden of Custer; brothers, Nick (Kari) Redden of Belle Fourche, SD; C.J. (Sandra) Redden of Custer; Mike (Kristain) Schutt of Moorcroft, WY; Dan (Danya) Schutt of Gillette, WY; sisters, Sheryl (Tarrah Spooner) Schutt of Jefferson, WI; Amanda (Steve) Blume of Custer; Carlianna Erickson of Mission, SD; grandmother, Evelyn West (George West) of Edgemont, SD; grandfather, John Tanner of Edgemont; great-grandmother, Josephine Spencer of Edgemont, Granny Carrie Alm (Rick) of Custer, and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Robert enjoyed working at the Wrangler and socializing with all the customers. When he wasn't at the Wrangler you could usually find him down at the skate park. Robert loved to skate, he got his first board when he was 8 and has had one in his hand ever since. Robert loved taking things apart and then rebuilding them, It started with his bikes and skateboards, and then went to computers. He always had a computer in pieces to either fix it or use it for parts. He was an avid artist and was learning new techniques. Robert really enjoyed watching movies, as soon as they came out he ran down to rent them. From a young age he loved to be outside running around in the woods behind his house collecting rocks and sticks and exploring. He was at peace in the woods hiking and climbing rocks.
His smile would light up a room even on the worst of days, and if you were down in the dumps he was sure to make you laugh and smile. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Visitation will be from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, March 3, 2011, at McColley's Chapel of the Hills in Custer.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, March 4, 2011, at the Custer Lutheran Fellowship Church in Custer with Pastor Bill Savery and Pastor Tom Opoien officiating. Interment will follow at the Cold Springs Cemetery.
A memorial has been established in Robert's name.
Arrangements have been placed in the care of McColley's Chapel of the Hills in Custer. Written condolences can be made at www.mccolleyschapels.com.