Ruth A. Redder, age 81, of Allendale, went home to be with her Lord on Friday, February 5, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gordon and Harriet Nichols; stepson, Steven Redder; and brother, Kenny Nichols. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 47 years, Harvey Redder; son, Kevin Perin; stepsons, Norman Redder, Terry (Linda) Redder; 5 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; sister, Mary Krose; sisters-in-law, Shirley Martin, Sally Blackwood; and many nieces and nephews. A private family funeral service will be held on Thursday, February 11, 2021, at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf, 6651 Scott St., Allendale, with Pastor Lew VanderMeer officiating. Relatives and friends may meet the family Wednesday, February 10, from 4-6 p.m. and on Thursday, February 11, from 10-11 a.m. at the funeral home.