Richard C. Redding, Sr., “Bean” age 76 of Farmington, born September, 7, 1931 in St. Paul, MN, passed away May 10, 2008. Richard was retired from the Apple Valley Fire Department and was also a member of the Local #18 Tile setters. Preceded in death by wife, Lois. Survived by children: Debbie (Tim) Redding, Richard (Teresa) Redding, Randy (Dawn) Redding, Vicki (Kevin) Judice, and Cindy Chauvin; 14 grandchildren; 2 great-grandsons; siblings: Evelyn (Clary) Palmen, Myrt Milner, and Orville (Pat) Redding; and multitudes of family and friends. Visitation, 4-8 pm, Wednesday, May 14 at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 14850 Garrett Ave, Apple Valley and also one hour before the mass at church. Funeral Mass, 11:00 am, Thursday, May 15, 2008 at Church of the Risen Savior 1501 E. Co Rd 42, Burnsville. Interment, Friday, Resurrection Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Susan G. Komen Foundation.