Peter was the fourth child born to his parents in 1851. While his tombstone and obituary reflect 1850, his birth and baptism records report that he was born January 7, 1851. He first married Eva Dill, daughter of Michael Dill and Barbara Schulte in 1870 at Sacred Heart, Rich Fountain, where Peter was baptized as a baby. To this union 8 children were born: Anna Barbara (b 1871), Henry (b 1873), Catherine (b 1875), John (b 1877), Dorothea (b 1879), Anthony (b 1882), Francis H (b 1844) and Joseph (b 1885).

In 1880, Peter was the enumerator for the US Census of Osage County. In 1884 he and his family moved to Maries County to a farm 3 miles northwest of Vienna. Six years later, Peter lost his wife Eva in 1886 at the young age of 37.

Soon thereafter, Peter met and married Ellen Hegarty in 1887 in Vienna MO. They lived a simple life in Maries County, having several children together: Peter Jr. (b 1888), Timothy Bernard (b 1890), Michael (b abt. 1891), George (b 1892), Ellen (b 1894), David (b 1896) and Johanna Margaret (b 1899).

In 1915 the large family resided in Vienna and were very successful farmers in Maries County. Peter was a trustee of the Visitation Parish for many years, and an officer of the Maries County Bank.

After the death of Ellen in 1927, Peter moved into the home of his son George Redel where he opened a shoe repair shop in his son's store. Legally blind, Peter worked as a shoe cobber until his last days. Regarding his blindness, his obituary declared "this affliction he bore with wonderful patience. Deceased was a very successful farmer and made many friends in this community."

Peter passed away from a heart attack at the age of 89 in his son's home. He was buried side-by-side with his wife Ellen in Visitation Cemetery. It was said that Peter was survived by 65 Grand children, 35 great grandchildren and 4 great, great grandchildren at the time of his death.

Information provided by his great-great granddaughter Stacey Lynn Kirk.

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Information from prior memorial manager/creator:

Online DC #43982 shows widowed at death to Ellen Redel. Born Osage Co, MO, died in Jackson Twp, Maries, Vienna, MO from Coronary Thrombosis and Arteriosclerosis. Parents listed as Henry Redel, born Germany and Ellen Haggerty, born KY. G.J. Redel, Vienna, MO informant on DC. Burial in Vienna (Visitation) on Nov 8, 1939.
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Home in 1900: Jackson, Maries, Missouri
Petter Redel 50 Jan 1850 mar. 12y MO
Ellen Redel 30 wf May 1870 mar 12y 9/7 ch MO
Anton Redel 19 son Feb 1881 sgl MO
Frank Redel 16 son Mar 1882 sgl MO
Joseph Redel 14 son Dec 1885 sgl MO
Peter Redel 11 son Nov 1888 MO
Timothy Redel 9 son Jun 1890 MO
Michael Redel 8 son Jul 1891 MO
George Redel 7 son Aug 1892 MO
David Redel 4 son Mar 1892 MO
Ellen Redel 5 dau Dec 1894 MO
Johanna Redel 4/12 Jan 1900 MO
Note: Surname as "Radle" on census
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Marriage, Maries Co, MO: Peter Redel & Ellen Heggarty married 17 Jan 1887.
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Home in 1880: Washington, Osage, Missouri
Peter Redel 29 mar. MO
Eva Redel 30 wf mar. OH
Anne Redel 9 dau sgl MO
Henry Redel 7 son sgl MO
John Redel 5 son MO
Dorothea Redel 1 dau MO
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Marriage, Osage Co, MO: Peter Redel & Eve Dill married 21 Jun 1870.