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John Lednum Obituary
With all his spirit, he fought valiantly against the difficulties he encountered with leukemia, always maintaining a sense of humor and optimism.
John was born in New Castle, DE to the late Harry J. and Marion Heller Lednum. Upon graduation from high school, he volunteered to join the United States Army and served his country in combat in Vietnam. It was during this period that he was presented with the Army Commendation Medal and Bronze Star. Between 1970 and 1993 John continued his duty as a good citizen and proudly served as a Police Officer on the Wilmington Police Department, retiring from the rank of Captain. For his second career, John transitioned to corporate security retiring from the position as the Mid-Atlantic regional manager with AIG in 2010.
During healthy times John enjoyed any activity that would keep him outside. Hunting, fishing, riding a bike or a horse, swimming, tending to his yard and eventually just playing baseball with his grandsons were just a few of his pastimes. Anyone who new John recognized his passion and knowledge of the historical and current Phillies and Eagles team members.
John is survived by his wife and best friend for 41 years, MaryTheresa Lebidziewicz Lednum; daughter, Lindsay Lednum Keller and her spouse, Steven Keller; son, John Daniel Lednum and his wife, Lisa Marie Lednum; grandchildren, John Anthony and Chase Daniel Lednum; brother, Harry J. Lednum Jr. He will be missed by his extended family of Diane and David Wiley, Rose Marie Trotto, and Mary and Stanley Lebidziewicz.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 8 at 10:30 am at the Doherty Funeral Home, 3200 Limestone Rd., Pike Creek where friends may visit with the family from 9-10:30 am Burial will be in Gracelawn Memorial Park, 2220 N. Dupont Hwy., New Castle, DE 19720.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Lednum
Ruth Rawlins
September 12, 2012
MT
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I was just made aware and wanted you to know I am thinking about you and your family. God Bless
MARIE MASSARELLOI
September 8, 2012
THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS TO JOHNS FAMILY I worked at AIG WHEN JOHN JOINED THE COMPANY. YOU KNEW WHO WAS IN CHARGE SINCEREY, MARIE A. MASSARELLI
Andrea Rogers
September 8, 2012
MT,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Rich bROWN
September 8, 2012
John was a real friend and great police officer, he and I were it the police academy in 1970.. Sorry for the families loss and hope they will be out of sadness soon. God bless
Bernie Brittingham
September 7, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Gayle Davis
September 7, 2012
Mary Theresa and family, so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love, Gayle
Dianne Davis
September 7, 2012
God Bless the Lednum family. You are in my thoughts.
Joe Miller
September 7, 2012
I was honored to be a friend of John as well as a brother officer in the Wilmington Police Department. We joined together and attended the first Police Academy at Brandywine College back in 1970. Over the years, John and his wife Mary Theresa became close friends with Pat and me as police families often do.
I recognized in John something that I wanted to aspire to but never really achieved. He was a "Role Model" to all that knew him. Another aspect of John's character was that he was one of "My Heroes" for his military service. I am a better person for having had him in my life.
John made the world a better place during his time here and it is certain that God in Heaven has welcomed him.
Josie Smith
September 7, 2012
I'm so sorry for your loss. I do have your memories of the John Lednumisms when things get tough or those foolish at heart. My family and I will keep you and your family in prayer.
Love ya, Josie
Paul Cooper
September 7, 2012
I was proud to work for John, before i retired, he was not only my boss, but he was also a good friend that i enjoyed to hunt with. My condolences to John's family
Connie Garrett
September 7, 2012
Mary Theresa and family, so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Connie Garrett
Kenneth Hairston
September 7, 2012
To the Lednum family I am so sorry for our lose, John was a very good man who we all respected. Please know you are in our prayers.
Dean Snyder
September 7, 2012
John Lednum was my Lt.in the academy. Straight forward as they come and even had a sense of humor,if ya could bring it out of him. Best line ever given in our academy by our Lt. "Mr Burns,who cuts your hair"? My girlfriend Sir.. Does she cut my hair Mr.Burns? NO SIR.. Then she won't cut yours! Rest in peace Capt. Dean Snyder (WPD)
Debbie Baker
September 7, 2012
Mary, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are prayers are with you and your family. I always enjoyed talking with John when he came in the store (walgreens).
sherri blakeley breece
September 6, 2012
i got to know jhn thru mt when my mother and her worked together at wilm hospital and when i took care of thier son john daniel he was a very nice man my heart goes out to mt and the children
Dave Clark
September 6, 2012
My deepest sympathy to the Lednum Family. I had the pleasure of knowing and working with John. He was a Good Cop and a Great Guy. Dave Clark, WPD Retired
Jay Ingraham
September 6, 2012
My sympathy to the Lednum family. It was privilege to work for and serve with John on the WPD during his career.
Emiliano Moreno
September 6, 2012
My deepest sympathy to the Lednum family. John and I became good friends while working at AIG.
Jack Lucey
September 6, 2012
Captain Lednum was my WPD Academy Lt., he was a fair, honest man and made the Wilmington Police Department is a better place because of him.
September 6, 2012
I am so very sorry to hear of John's passing I worked with him at AIG for many years. My condilences to his family. John was a very good man.
Alice Boggs (AIG)
James Hosler
September 6, 2012
John was one of my closest friends and I will miss him dearly. We shared many private moments together and I will never forget him. Mary, God bless you and your family in this time of loss. I'll be there Saturday to see him one last time. Regards, Jim Hosler
Brian Baker
September 6, 2012
My condolences to the Lednum family.
In working with John at AIG, he became a good friend and there are many days that he still comes to mind.
Men like John are few and far between and he will be missed.
tom scully
September 6, 2012
John was a fine police officer and a good man. Thoughts are with the family.
September 6, 2012
RIP great Cop and a true gentleman. Gerry Samson WPD retires
Sally Burcham
September 6, 2012
I am truly sorry for your loss. I enjoyed taking care of Mr. Ludnum during his hospital stay. He was a kindred spirit who gave the good fight. He was blessed to have such a loving family who stayed by his side throughout his illness. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May our Lord bless you through this difficult time. God bless, Sally
September 6, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. I enjoyed taking care of Mr. Lednum while he was at the hospital. He was a strong spirit with a will to live. He was truly blessed to have such a wonderful and loving family who stood by him throughout his illness. My prayers are with all of you at this very difficult time. "Come to me all you who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest." May our Lord be with you. God bless, Sally Burcham RN
Karen Hall
September 6, 2012
My prayers & condolences to the Lednum Family. I also knew John from AIG. He was a good man.
September 6, 2012
What a terrible loss. I only have great memories of Retired Captain John Lednum as an outstanding police officer, a terrific boss, and a loyal friend. I surely will miss him.
September 6, 2012
Lednum family,
Worked w/John briefly 70-72 before I went to State Police, I remember him as a dedicated police officer and a good all around human being,please accept my sincere condolences on your loss
Earl Heston (Sarasota, Fl)
Warren Hopkins
September 6, 2012
Sending my most sincere condolences to the Lednum Family. John and I became pretty close during my years at AIG.
September 6, 2012
What a terrible loss. I only have great memories of Retired Captain John Lednum as an outstanding police officer, a terrific boss, and a loyal friend. I surely will miss him.
Boyd Wicks
September 6, 2012
RIP Brother John.
Boyd wicks , WPD
Chris LaCroce
September 6, 2012
Once, when I had long hair, I saw John at a party for his grandson, and the first thing he said to me was to cut it. Then he just looked at me. Even though it had been growing for 2 years, and without anymore discussion, I knew he was right. As that moment was burning into my memory, I felt like he was my own dad telling me it was time to put away childish things and start acting like a grown-up. Not in a scolding way, but in one of those "just trust me" kind of ways. Of course he was right, and I cut it all off. That is one of my lasting memories of John.
Gary Tabor
September 6, 2012
My Heart goes out to the Lednum Family. John was a good friend
Barbara Kukulich
September 6, 2012
Thinking of you during this difficult time. I knew John from AIG and also worked with his son. He was a great guy. Very sorry to hear of your loss. With Deepest Sympathy,
Darcia Brown
September 6, 2012
My condolences goes to the Lednum family and my prays from my family to yours god bless you
Michael Murray
September 6, 2012
I remember John from Chestnut Hills. He was a good friend of my brothers Dick Murray. Sorry for your loss
Jackie Simpson
September 6, 2012
My sympathy to the Lednum family for the lost of their love one. Captain Lednum was very nice to work for.
Ed Hazewski
September 6, 2012
So sorry to hear of John's passing. My thoughts and prayers to the entire Lednum family.
Michael & Janice DiEleuterio
September 6, 2012
You fought this long hard fight with the courage and bravery you have always displayed. We want to extend our deepest sympathy to the entire Lednum family. John will always be in our memory. He was a good, good man.
Russ Fernandes
September 6, 2012
My sincere condolences to the Lednum family on John's passing. I had the honor of knowing Johh; serving with him on WPD, and attending recruit training with him Jul-Nov 1970.
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