John Gedwill Sr.

John Gedwill Sr. obituary, Muscoda, WI

John Gedwill Sr.

John Gedwill Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Godager Pratt Funeral Home - Muscoda on Jan. 30, 2026.
John Gedwill, Sr., 86, of Richland County formerly of Illinois died on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at Rivers Edge Nursing Home in Muscoda. He was born September 26, 1939, in Illinois the son of Justin and Helen Gedwill. John grew up in Chicago and enjoyed playing baseball as a kid. He enjoyed animals and the solitude of nature.

John was preceded in death by his parents Justin and Helen, sisters Carol Bartel and Patricia Psichalinos, and brothers Thomas and William Gedwill.

Graveside services will be held at the Lithuanian National Cemetery in Justice, Illinois. The Pratt Funeral and Cremation Service is assisting the family with their arrangements.

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