James “Jimmer” L. Bedner, age 58, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 14, 2016. He was born on October 15, 1957 in Madison to Leo and Marguerite (Schmitt) Bedner. He grew up on the Bedner family farm in Sun Prairie where he created countless family memories. Jim worked for more than 40 years as anContinue Reading
James “Jimmer” L. Bedner, age 58, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 14, 2016. He was born on October 15, 1957 in Madison to Leo and Marguerite (Schmitt) Bedner. He grew up on the Bedner family farm in Sun Prairie where he created countless family memories. Jim worked for more than 40 years as an HVAC installer, the last 7 years working for Service Specialists. He married Jodi Murray on March 3, 2009 in Rockford, IL. Jim loved hunting, camping, snowmobiling, his daughters, family and friends. He shared his passion of riding Harleys with Jodi as they rode side by side.
He is survived by his wife Jodi; 2 daughters, Stephanie and Nicole; and their mother Kathy (Hatton) Bedner; step-son Caleb Murray; his mother Marguerite; sisters, Colleen Anacker, LuAnn (Tom) Kranz, and Mary (Steven) Novak; brothers, Steve (Christine) Bedner, and Brian Bedner; father and mother-in-law, Darold and Bernice Murray; sisters-in-law, Terry (Richard) Johnson, Robin (Scott) Gradel, Beth (Larry) Gradel, Lisa (Miguel) Paz.
He was preceded in death by his father and sister Linda Kranz.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, February 19, 2016 at the Tuschen-Newcomer Funeral Home, 302 Columbus St. in Sun Prairie. A visitation will be at 1 to 4 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund is being established.
Tuschen-Newcomer Funeral Home
Sun Prairie, WI 608-837-5400
www.newcomerfh.com
Pat (Birrenkott) Czesnakowicz - Classmate of Colleen
left a message on February 21, 2016:
Colleen & Family - I was saddened to read of Jim's unexpected passing. My condolences to all of you for the loss of another sibling. You are in my prayers.
Chad Replinger
left a message on February 18, 2016:
So sorry for your loss! It's sad news for me. I worked with Jim at Capitol Mechanical and he was my partner at Service Specialist. It is rare to find a kinder man!! He was an inspiration!
Jen
left a message on February 17, 2016:
I'm so sorry for your loss. Every time I ran into Jim in Cottage Grove or Badger games he was always the kindest and most welcoming man. He always made those around him feel happy and welcome.
Richard and Teri Bedner
left a message on February 17, 2016:
So sorry for your loss. Richard has many memories growing up with Jim. Our deepest condolences.
Cousin Richard and family.
Paul Morschauser
left a message on February 17, 2016:
To the entire Bedner Family;
I am sorry about the loss of Jim. As we all grew up together and laughed and cried together, I can only say that the memories we had will live on forever. Jim and all of you are special people and cousins. He will be greatly missed by all. I hope memories of Jim will outweigh the loss.
Tammy Ellis
left a message on February 17, 2016:
Jodi my freind- I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Jim. You have been on my mind the last few days since I heard the news. Only met Jim once but he left a lasting impression of a very kind man. Deepest sympathy to you and the rest of your family.
Tom & Denise DeBartolo
left a message on February 17, 2016:
Jodi,
We are so very sorry and so sad to hear of Jimmer's passing. We won't be able to make it Friday but know that we are thinking about you and wish we were there to hug you. The campground won't be the same without him.
Love,
Tom & Denise
Virginia Zwickey (aunt of Jodi)
left a message on February 17, 2016:
Dear Jodi: A shock to hear of the sudden loss to you and your families. My deepest condolences and best wishes to all of you at this difficult time.
Surely, he will be missed by many but most of all by you, so take care.
With much love, Aunt Ginny
Kathy Mallach
left a message on February 17, 2016:
Dear Jodi, my heart goes out to you. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You have always been so kind and supportive. I hope you take care of yourself and keep Jimmer close, he will always be with you. Hugs, Kathy
Joy Reininger
left a message on February 17, 2016:
I express my deepest sympathy to my lifelong classmate Colleen Bedner Anacker, Jim's sister.
To Colleen, my heartfelt sympathy to you after the loss of your 2nd sibling. With a heavy-heart, God bless you as you are in my thoughts today.
Joy Reininger
your Sacred Hearts & Sun Prairie High School classmate.
Mary L. Strope
left a message on February 17, 2016:
My condolences to the entire family..
Susan Renz Freidel
left a message on February 17, 2016:
To Colleen & Bedner family :
My sincere sorrow for your loss. I hope the fond memories will bring you PEACE in your heart. Bless all of you!
Steve. Wilcox
left a message on February 16, 2016:
I have known Jim since high school he was always fun to be around. tipped many a beer with him in the past. Good times. He will be missed by us all. My condolences to all his family and friends
Steve. Wilcox
left a message on February 16, 2016:
I known Jim since high school he was always fun to be tipped many a beer with him in the past. He will be missed by us all. My condolences to all his family and friends
Sheila O'Brien
left a message on February 16, 2016:
Jodi,
I am so sorry for your loss. Keeping you in my prayers.
Sheila
Linda and Jerry Heitzinger
left a message on February 16, 2016:
. We are so sad to learn of Jim's passing. Our sincerest sympathies to
Jodi, and family.
Stephanie, Nicole, Caleb, and others in Jim's family.
JL Peterson
left a message on February 16, 2016:
Jodi and family
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Jimmer may not physically be with you....but he IS still with you. Just watch for his signs.....you will feel his presence.
~Jaime
LuAnn Ferron
left a message on February 16, 2016:
We love you, Jodi. Till I can give you a hug in person Friday, here is a virtual hug! ((( <3 )))
Ali
left a message on February 16, 2016:
Jimmer, I still cannot believe you're gone. I am so grateful to have known you. Thank you to you and Jodi for introducing me and Nick to each other! I will miss your hugs and your infectious laugh!
Jodi,
Stay strong girlie. I am here is you need anything! Just call.
To Jimmers daughters, I only met you the one time at the latest Bedner Christmas. Please take care and know you have a great loving family there for you.
Colleen Sprague
left a message on February 16, 2016:
Jodi I'm so very sorry and heartbroken to here this. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Stay strong my friend.
left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
Show More
×
Your condolence may need to be approved before it appears on this page. It may not appear immediately once submitted.
Pat (Birrenkott) Czesnakowicz - Classmate of Colleen
left a message on February 21, 2016:
Colleen & Family - I was saddened to read of Jim's unexpected passing. My condolences to all of you for the loss of another sibling. You are in my prayers.
Chad Replinger
left a message on February 18, 2016:
So sorry for your loss! It's sad news for me. I worked with Jim at Capitol Mechanical and he was my partner at Service Specialist. It is rare to find a kinder man!! He was an inspiration!
Jen
left a message on February 17, 2016:
I'm so sorry for your loss. Every time I ran into Jim in Cottage Grove or Badger games he was always the kindest and most welcoming man. He always made those around him feel happy and welcome.
Richard and Teri Bedner
left a message on February 17, 2016:
So sorry for your loss. Richard has many memories growing up with Jim. Our deepest condolences.
Cousin Richard and family.
Paul Morschauser
left a message on February 17, 2016:
To the entire Bedner Family;
I am sorry about the loss of Jim. As we all grew up together and laughed and cried together, I can only say that the memories we had will live on forever. Jim and all of you are special people and cousins. He will be greatly missed by all. I hope memories of Jim will outweigh the loss.
Tammy Ellis
left a message on February 17, 2016:
Jodi my freind- I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Jim. You have been on my mind the last few days since I heard the news. Only met Jim once but he left a lasting impression of a very kind man. Deepest sympathy to you and the rest of your family.
Tom & Denise DeBartolo
left a message on February 17, 2016:
Jodi,
We are so very sorry and so sad to hear of Jimmer's passing. We won't be able to make it Friday but know that we are thinking about you and wish we were there to hug you. The campground won't be the same without him.
Love,
Tom & Denise
Virginia Zwickey (aunt of Jodi)
left a message on February 17, 2016:
Dear Jodi: A shock to hear of the sudden loss to you and your families. My deepest condolences and best wishes to all of you at this difficult time.
Surely, he will be missed by many but most of all by you, so take care.
With much love, Aunt Ginny
Kathy Mallach
left a message on February 17, 2016:
Dear Jodi, my heart goes out to you. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You have always been so kind and supportive. I hope you take care of yourself and keep Jimmer close, he will always be with you. Hugs, Kathy
Joy Reininger
left a message on February 17, 2016:
I express my deepest sympathy to my lifelong classmate Colleen Bedner Anacker, Jim's sister.
To Colleen, my heartfelt sympathy to you after the loss of your 2nd sibling. With a heavy-heart, God bless you as you are in my thoughts today.
Joy Reininger
your Sacred Hearts & Sun Prairie High School classmate.
Mary L. Strope
left a message on February 17, 2016:
My condolences to the entire family..
Susan Renz Freidel
left a message on February 17, 2016:
To Colleen & Bedner family :
My sincere sorrow for your loss. I hope the fond memories will bring you PEACE in your heart. Bless all of you!
Steve. Wilcox
left a message on February 16, 2016:
I have known Jim since high school he was always fun to be around. tipped many a beer with him in the past. Good times. He will be missed by us all. My condolences to all his family and friends
Steve. Wilcox
left a message on February 16, 2016:
I known Jim since high school he was always fun to be tipped many a beer with him in the past. He will be missed by us all. My condolences to all his family and friends
Sheila O'Brien
left a message on February 16, 2016:
Jodi,
I am so sorry for your loss. Keeping you in my prayers.
Sheila
Linda and Jerry Heitzinger
left a message on February 16, 2016:
. We are so sad to learn of Jim's passing. Our sincerest sympathies to
Jodi, and family.
Stephanie, Nicole, Caleb, and others in Jim's family.
JL Peterson
left a message on February 16, 2016:
Jodi and family
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Jimmer may not physically be with you....but he IS still with you. Just watch for his signs.....you will feel his presence.
~Jaime
LuAnn Ferron
left a message on February 16, 2016:
We love you, Jodi. Till I can give you a hug in person Friday, here is a virtual hug! ((( <3 )))
Ali
left a message on February 16, 2016:
Jimmer, I still cannot believe you're gone. I am so grateful to have known you. Thank you to you and Jodi for introducing me and Nick to each other! I will miss your hugs and your infectious laugh!
Jodi,
Stay strong girlie. I am here is you need anything! Just call.
To Jimmers daughters, I only met you the one time at the latest Bedner Christmas. Please take care and know you have a great loving family there for you.
Colleen Sprague
left a message on February 16, 2016:
Jodi I'm so very sorry and heartbroken to here this. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Stay strong my friend.
left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
×
Your condolence may need to be approved before it appears on this page. It may not appear immediately once submitted.
To leave a condolence, you can first sign into Facebook or fill out the below form with your name and email.
×
Your condolence may need to be approved before it appears on this page. It may not appear immediately once submitted.
Thank you for leaving a condolence..
Your comment has been submitted for moderation.