Bill Redman
May 25, 1932- October 22, 2025
Bill Redman, 93, of Mercer Island, WA died on October 22, 2025. He was born in Philadelphia PA.
Bill was a graduate of Queen Anne High School, attended Whitman College, graduated from Williams College, and got his MBA from Stanford University. He was a proud Eagle Scout and loved outdoors, especially camping and fly fishing. One of his favorite accomplishments was summitting Mount Rainier. Bill was a Lieutenant in the Army Finance Corps, stationed in Munich, Germany. In1959, IBM hired Bill in Seattle. He was later transferred to several East Coast offices, returning to Seattle at the end of his career with IBM. Bill was a long-time member of the Washington Fly Fishing Club where he served as president. He was active in the Washington Environmental Council and a volunteer in salmon and steelhead conservation. He received numerous awards for his contributions to the environment. He was a member of Mercer Island Presbyterian Church where he served as an elder.
Bill is survived by his wife, Margaret, children Rich Redman (JoAnna) of Kent, WA, Dr. M.J. Redman of Fort Collins, CO, Martha Redman of Moorpark, CA, and Margaret E Redman of West Palm Beach, FL; brother, Peter Redman (Julie) of Wichita, KS, 4 nieces, and numerous grand and great nieces.
Bill will be remembered as the consummate gentleman and a man of great integrity. Services will be held at Mercer Island Presbyterian Church on Friday, December 5, 2025, at 2:00 pm.
Memorials may be made to the Washington Fly Fishing Club or Mercer Island Presbyterian Church.
