John Bednar Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information

Bednar, John C. Age 62, of Bloomington, passed away April 25, 2009. He was born July 1, 1946 in Fort Dodge, IA. Preceded in death by parents, John and Elizabeth Elsen Bednar. He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Dudley Joselyn Bednar; children, Julia (Patrick) McLaughlin, Chad Bednar and Sara (Jake) Benolkin; grandchildren, Katie, Molly and Anna McLaughlin and Joselyn, John, Quinn and Charlotte Benolkin. He is also survived by sister, Stephanie (Tom) Cain and brothers, Tom (Kathleen) Bednar and Dan (Sa) Bednar; extended family and a multitude of friends. John's entire life was dedicated to his faith in God, his family and to his colleagues as a teacher and principal in the Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District. Memorials preferred to the St. Paul Seminary or the Burnsville Senior High School Scholarship Fund. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday, April 29, 11:30 AM at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church, 901 E. 90th St., Bloomington. Visitation one hour prior to Mass at the church and Tuesday, April 28, 4:30-8:00 PM at: Washburn-McReavy Werness Brothers Chapel 2300 W Old Shakopee Rd. 952-884-8145
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.

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Dudley, Sheila and I send our sincere feeling of loss to you and your family. Years and miles don't change feelings for someone you have known for so many years. John will be able to look down on on all of us and help us reach our final goal of being with him and all of our loved ones again. Please call if you need or want to talk. We would have tried to make it to the visitation but just found out today on Frank Kopishes Facebook. All our love,, Dan and Sheila Cole. 515-576-1860

Dan and Sheila Cole

April 29, 2009 | Ft. Dodge, IA

Mr. John Bednar
My Latin Teacher for 7th, 8th, and 9th Grades

It was the fall of 1969 (almost 40 years ago), and I was starting 7th grade at Metcalf Jr. High School. For my elective language class I had signed up for Latin (in part, because my grandmother and aunt had taken Latin, and my mother thought it would be a good academic foundation); Mr. Bednar was my teacher.

I saw the obituary for John Bednar this last Monday. It said he was 62 years old; I’m now 52,...

Jon Roesler

April 29, 2009 | Minneapolis, MN

Dudley
So sorry to hear about John's death. He was truly a good man and will be missed by all who knew him.

Carolyn Powers

April 29, 2009 | Rogers, AR

Dudley, I was very sorry to hear of John"s death. He was a kind and gentle man. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I will keep John and you in my prayers. Carol Webster

April 28, 2009 | Urbandale, IA

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are so very sorry for your loss.

Joe and Elizabeth (Oliva) Anselmo

April 28, 2009 | New Ulm, MN

My deepest sympathy to you all. You are in my prayers.

Joanie Elling Florian

April 28, 2009 | Roy, UT

To John's Family,

Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. I had the privilege of working with John for many years as a parent and board member here in Burnsville. He had a great passion for education and advocated strongly for our students and staff. I admired his calm steady leadership even in times of turmoil. He has left his signature on this district, on thousands of students and their families, on hundreds of staff members and on me. We will miss him!

Vicki Roy

April 28, 2009 | Burnsville, MN

To the family of John Bednar:

Please accept our sympathy for your loss. It was an honor to be with John during his final days. May your memories bring you comfort.

Sincerely,

The Fairview Hospice Team

Fairview Home Care and Hospice

April 28, 2009 | Minneapolis, MN

I was saddened to hear from former teaching
colleagues of John's death. I've mailed a card/memorial but won't be able to attend
the services. Blessings to the family...

Wes Schierman

April 28, 2009 | Pelican Rapids, MN

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