Born and raised in Gladstone, MN. Preceded in death by son Arnold; and 8 siblings. Beloved father to Roger, Laurel, Donna, Diana (Steve), Wayne (Melissa), and Karen (Dave); brother Marvin Aitken; former wife Mary and special friend "Duffy". Red lived most of his life in Miami, FL.He resided in White Bear Lake and most recently at Cerenity Care Center. Funeral Service 1PM, Friday, Feb. 8, 2013 with visitation 1 hour prior at JOHNSON-PETERSON FUNERAL HOME, 2130 2nd St, White Bear Lake. Interment Lakeview Cemetery, Mahtomedi.