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Fred GEDELMAN Obituary

Age 77 of Apple Valley Passed away peacefully, at home, surrounded by family and friends, on Nov. 25, 2019, following a battle with cancer. Preceded in death by mother, Alyce Gedelman, father, Fred Gedelman, stepmother Dorothy Gedelman and uncle Chuck Greve. He is survived by his wife, Anne Gedelman, brother, Frank (Susan) Gedelman, brother-in-law John (Mary Zenner) DeVaan, nephews Justin (Jessica) Gedelman, Mike (Kim) DeVaan, Angie (Jason) Letourneau, Tami (Jeff) Halonen, Matthew (Casey) Zenner and 8 great nieces and nephews as well as his little dog, Pete. Fred graduated from the University of Minnesota and season ticket holder, for 50 years, to Gopher football and basketball. Fred was a member of the Coast Guard Reserves and worked in sales and marketing for The Lindsay Co./EcoWater Systems for 33 years, with the last 10 years in International sales. Fred was loyal to his friends and family, always willing to lend a hand. He had a quiet spirit. His favorite place was on the couch with Pete watching the Gophers. A Celebration of Life will be held at Valleywood Golf Course, 4851 McAndrews Rd., Apple Valley on Saturday, January 4th from 4:00– 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please donate in Fred's name to the Animal Humane Society, 845 Meadow Lane N., Golden Valley, MN 55422.

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Published by Pioneer Press on Dec. 1, 2019.

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Jo-Ann

December 11, 2019

Anne,I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your husband Fred.May your heart be filled with all the memories that you both have created through the years. Please call anytime I am always here for you. Peace and Blessings Jo-Ann

Mary Weakley Johnson

December 1, 2019

Peace, Love. Comfort to Anne and family.

Andy Positive box 192

December 1, 2019

Anne, so very sorry for your loss. Fred was a great guy, he always had kind words for everyone. We will all miss him. We will be in AZ before the celebration of life. Hope to see you out there this year.Love Andy & Bernie Anderson

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