Merle E Redden age 76, passed away on November 12, in St. Louis Missouri. Merle was born in St, Louis Missouri on February 17, 1946, to loving parents Marvin Eugene and Enis Frieda (Bartlett) Redden. Survivors include his wife of 56 years Anna Sally (Shipp) Redden, his children Mark Redden (wife Maricela) and Ryan Redden (wife Jade), his grandchildren, Mark, Matthew, and Grant Redden. Merle earned a Masters Degree at the University of Missouri. After serving in the Army, he was a math teacher, general contractor, and custom home builder. His hobbies included restoring tractors and his favorite hobby was spending time and playing with his grandchildren. He enjoyed volunteering at their school and in his memory donations can be made to the Academy at the Farm. Everyone that knew him said he was a kind and caring man; he will be greatly missed! A family Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.