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Joseph Beidler

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Joseph Beidler

Joseph "Coach" Beidler

1918 - 2016

Joseph "Coach" Beidler

1918 - 2016

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BORN

1918

DIED

2016

Joseph Beidler Obituary

Published by Taylor & Modeen Funeral Home on Oct. 31, 2016.

Joseph B. "Coach Beidler", 97, died on Monday, October 31, in the comfort of his home. He was born November 15, 1918. Joe served our country during WWII as a Lieutenant in the Navy aboard a mine sweeper. His passing leaves a void in the hearts of many, especially his devoted daughter, Nancee, (Ray Torns) and his adoring wife and "best girl" of 74 years, Ruth. He is also survived by his daughter JoAnn Schaaf, his son Robert, his only granddaughter, Brandy Caban, three grandsons Kalua, Kama and Kahoa McKeague, and his special great-granddaughter, Kiana Caban. Joe's passion was football and baseball. First as a player and then as a coach. His career spanned nearly 4 decades, beginning at his beloved alma mater, Trinity College,, migrating to the Pacific West and returning home to CT to coach at Weaver High and Conard High. One of his proudest achievements was creating what became known as the "Hartford Connection". Between 1958 and 1967 Coach sent 10 young talented players to Linfield College in Oregon. Coach believed in his players and inspired them to fulfill their potential. Joe's 15 year run of coaching with McKee at Conard High was legendary, winning over 80% of games played. He was the consummate Math teacher; Navy blue blazer, disciplinarian, fair and knew his stuff. When he hung up his cleats and retired to Vero Beach with Ruth they "played" together at golf, Bridge, square dancing and pool! Always learning! He volunteered for the Dodgers at Spring Training and relished being the driver who talked "game" all the way to the airport. Coach Beidler was a great guy. Loved and respected. A coach who knew the science of football and a gentlemen on and off the field. His word was gold. He left the world a better place. The family extends its sincere gratitude to all the caregivers and Masonicare Hospice professionals who gave Joe such exceptional care. A celebration of Coach Joe Beidler's life will be held at Trinity College Chapel at a later date. Please visit our guestbook at www.taylorandmodeen.com

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Joe McKeigue

January 29, 2024

Coach Beidler coached me as a Freshman at Trinity in the fall of 1964. I was thinking/ wondering about him when I visited campus for Don Miller's celebration this Fall.l will always remember his enthusiasm, his positivism, his inviting me to dinner to his house one day when most of the campus had cleared out, and checking in with me as to how life in general was going wheneverI ran into him after Freshman year...a "Mr. Chips" sort of guy.

Justin George

December 17, 2016

Coach Beidler had a profound impact on my life. He looked at a high school freshman going out for football and asked, What position do you play? I responded, I don't know positions, Sir. So he looks at me and says You're an offensive linemen, come with me. He was demanding and caring, intense and friendly, a teacher and always even to this day and always - my coach.

I believe he had a large role in me being recruited to Trinity College. He was there during my first Blue-Gold Scrimmage at the College. Coaching me, Justin, they are bigger and stronger here, you need to sell-out on every block. He put his reputation on the line for me. Four years later me saw me receive the McCook Award. It was really his award for preparing me in high school; he put me in that position.

I hope he knew what an impact he had on my life, I told him that once and would always tell my children about what a great man he was and what he did for a freshman football player.

November 17, 2016

rest in peace in coach. thank you for your service to this country.

November 14, 2016

I remember Coach Beidler was well liked and respected by all the players at Conard, without exception.

My sincere condolences to his family.

Paul Halladay ( Conard HS Class of 1975 )

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Paul Beattie

November 13, 2016

Aloha and condolences to the Beidler Ohana. One of the best coaches ever! RIP coach.

November 10, 2016

RIP Coach and thank you for being a very important part of our lives

James Maloney
Class of 1976

Peter Liljedahl

November 10, 2016

Bob and Family, I was very saddened by the news of your father's passing. I have the fondest memories of being coached and mentored by him at Conard. What an outstanding person he was, and what a wonderful life he lived! God Bless You All.

PS I often think about how much golf we played at Rockledge and how much fun we had. Wish I were back there. Peter Liljedahl

Peter Liljedahl

November 10, 2016

Bob Sullivan

November 8, 2016

It seems like it was just yesterday when I was a senior at Bulkeley High School, and met and talked with Coach Beidler about Linfield College, in Oregon. I cannot begin to express how grateful I am that he made the effort to guide me at a time in my life when I had little or no direction. Over the years, I have told scores of people that Coach Beidler was the one who was responsible for changing my life. I have often thought that, if it weren't for him, I would not have attended Linfield, and have had the opportunity to play for an incredible football program. I would not have graduated and had a career in education, a job I truly loved and cherished for 32 years. And most important, I would have not met my incredible wife of 46 years, Cathy. Coach Beidler is responsible for so much that has happened in my life, and the lives of so many other individuals.

My sincere condolences go to the Beidler family for their loss. Coach was a wonderful man who will be missed.

Bob Sullivan
Bulkeley High School Class of 1966

Florence Dickie

November 8, 2016

My condolences to the family. Joe was a wonderful colleague who was always so friendly. I am sure he will be missed by all.

Peter Dengenis

November 8, 2016

Greetings:
I was Captain of his 1960 Nutmeg Bowl team played in New Britain, which ended in a 8-8 tie. He helped me and several other Hartford Area student athletes get a great start in life at Linfield College in Oregon. This was the only chance for college for most of us. He pioneered the "Storied Hartford Connection" at Linfield as a pipeline for athletes who could have been left behind. The Hartford student athletes prospered at Linfield and in their life endeavors because he went above and beyond the call of duty to help us. We are all eternally grateful for his efforts.

He was a great coach but he was an even better man. He will be missed by all those he helped.
Pete Dengenis

Bill Forbes

November 8, 2016

Nancee, so sorry to see of you dad's passing. Prayers are with you.

Harry Cion

November 8, 2016

We've lost a truly fine man who was a gentleman. I took movies of every football game at Weaver from '61 to '65 when I graduated. As a result, I got to know Coach quite well...he was one in a million. My deepest sympathy to all of his family.

Harry Cion

John Thompson

November 8, 2016

Coach Beidler,

Rest in Peace. You made such a positive impact on young men such as myself.

Thank you and God bless!

Respectfully,

John K Thompson
Conard Class of 79

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