Marshall, MN, Minnesota
Feda, John James, Ed.D. Age 88, passed away peacefully Dec 28, 2013 at home in Marshall, MN. Born March 8, 1925 to John Leopold and Jennie (Brazzell) Feda in Miltona, MN. Grew up on a farm with 3 siblings. Graduated from Alexandria HS in 1942, served in Army Air Corps in WWII as B-17 navigator and in Army Transport Command, discharged (1946) as 1st Lieutenant. Graduated with a teaching degree in History and Mathematics from St. John's Univ (1950), MA (1954) and Ed.D. (1970) from the Univ of MN. Married the love of his life, Betty Mae Muyres, in Aug, 1950, raised a family of 6 children. Was teacher, principal and superintendent in MN communities - Minneota, Alexandria, Nicollet, Villard, Shakopee and Marshall. Served as State Comm of Ed under Gov Al Quie. Employed by Schwan's Sales, retired in 1989. Served 4 yrs as Marshall mayor. Active in VFW, Am Legion, KC's, Rotary, church. Enjoyed golf, fishing, bowling, reading, genealogy, bridge, dancing, travel. Will be remembered as a loving and kind gentleman devoted to his country, faith and family. Survivors: wife of 63 yrs, Betty Mae; children, Tom (Susan) Feda of Salt Lake City, Mary (Frank) Lambert of Woodbury, Beth (Steve) Ritter of Marshall, and John Feda, Jr of LaVista, NE; 1 brother, 8 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents, children, Jeannine Sjogren and James Feda, and 2 sisters. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 am Jan 2, 2014 at Church of Holy Redeemer, Marshall, MN. Arr: www.rehkamp-hovrath.com
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.
Definitely my favorite teacher! And a nice man! Did some babysitting at their house as it was just across the street. He is remembered fondly as is Betty!
Hazel Remington Abraham
Hazel Abraham
December 26, 2019 | Villard, MN | Student
Dear Betty Mae and family,
I had the privilege of knowing John as a fellow educator, employee of the MN State Deparment of Education, and as a citizen in the Shakopee School District. He was a class act as a person and a very gifted leader. Please accept my deepest sympathy and prayers.
Respectfully yours,
Ron Strand
Prior Lake, MN
January 05, 2014
Have fond memories of Mr. Feda and the whole family. Mr. Feda taught me algebra in Villard and I also babysat for their children as I lived across the street. He was a kind, caring, smart man. Our sympathies go out to Mrs. Feda and the entire family. He was my favorite teacher.
Hazel Remington Abraham
December 31, 2013 | Villard, MN
It was an honor to serve with John, both as a fellow superintendent of schools and with Governor Quie where I was Lt. Governor and John was the commissioner of education. My sympathy to the family and friends. He was a remarkable person and leaves an enduring legacy.
Lou Wangberg
December 31, 2013 | Plantation, FL
