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Marlin "John" J. Wedan

July 23, 1931 - October 17, 2022

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Obituary For Marlin "John" J. Wedan

Sun Prairie- Marlin “John” J. Wedan, age 91, passed away on Monday, October 17, 2022, at Oakwood Village, Madison. He was born on July 23, 1931, to Lloyd and Anna (Larson) Wedan in Poplar, Wisconsin. John married Lois Woltman on June 12, 1954, whom he met while stationed in the Air Force at Truax Field in Madison. John worked for the State of Wisconsin for over 30 years. After retiring he worked for Prairie Athletic Club for over 20 years. In his free time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and golf. You would often see John on his John Deere riding lawn mower, mowing his sons’ yard, while his daughter was doing his laundry and balancing the checkbook. John is survived by children, Nancy (Alan) Johnson, Larry (Stephanie) Wedan; grandchildren, Brad (Heather), Brent (Samantha), Darcy (Dave), Kara (Brandon), Madison, Lexi, Makenna; great grandchildren, Ella, Parker, Molly, Braydon, Teddy, Georgia, Bryce, Vivian, Zola, Evie, Byron; brother, Paul (Dorothy) and nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. His is preceded in death by his parents; wife; brothers, Merton, Dale, Duane; sister and Leona. A Celebration of John’s Life will be held at 11:30 AM on Saturday, October 29, 2022, at Ryan Funeral Home, 6924 Lake Road, DeForest. A visitation will be held from 10:00 AM until the time of service. Military Honors will take place immediately after the service at the Funeral Home. Interment will be at Dane Immanuel Cemetery in Dane.

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Ryan Funeral Home & Cremation Services Windsor/DeForest Chapel 6924 Lake Road 608-846-4250

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29 Oct

Visitation

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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29 Oct

Celebration of Life Service

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Ryan Funeral Homes - DeForest / Windsor 6924 Lake Road DeForest, WI 53532 Get Directions »
29 Oct

Military Honors

12:00 PM - 12:15 PM

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Condolences

  • October 21, 2022

    So sorry to hear of your loss. Sending our thoughts and prayers to everyone! Sam & Julie Skemp

  • October 21, 2022

    Our sincerest condolences for the Wedan Family. Nancy, you and your entire family are in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Dr. Dan & Peggy McKinney

  • October 21, 2022

    So sorry to hear about John. Losing someone so close is hard. Thinking of you all at this difficult time ❤️🙏

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