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John Bedner Obituary
AGE: 97 • Colonia
John J. Bedner, of Colonia died Tuesday, May 9th at the St. Peter's Hospice facility. Born in Woodbridge, NJ and spent his youth on a farm in the hollow by the Green Street Circle and was a football player in Woodbridge High School. He has lived in Colonia for 62 years.
He was married in 1942 and served in the Army during WWII in the Philippines. John was an interior decorator and worked as an Upholsterer for Macy's. He was a member of the Watchung Mountain Antique Automobile Association for many years and also served several times as President. He was greatly known for his famous "Bedner bashes".
He enjoyed writing poetry, antiquing, wood working, landscaping, his antique automobiles and spending time with family and friends.
John is survived by his wife Elizabeth, and were married for 75 years. Surviving is his son John of Colonia, daughter, Jean Knower and her husband Jack of Hillsborough; 4 grandchildren, John, Jason, Kristen and Danielle; and 2 Great granddaughters, Miranda and Brielle.
Arrangements were handled by the Gosselin Funeral Home Edison, NJ
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Roger Burton
July 5, 2017
I remember John, so well, having been a member with him for many, many years of the Watchung Mountain Chapter, NJ Region, AACA. Great friend who was always willing to help-out with anything when called upon to do so. We all enjoyed being together on weekend cruises with our Model T Fords, Hershey, square dances, etc.. I knew John from about 1958-1990. Then I moved to Fla. .... John Bedner -- Never to be forgotten.
Marilyn Yurechka Lorraine Miller
June 8, 2017
Jeanie, I just read in Colonia Corner of your Dad's death. Marilyn and I send our sympathies. Sis has been meaning to call you before you retire to Florida. She has not been well . Neither am I.
Hope your Mom is doing well.
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