John “Jack” Biedenbach
Marion
John “Jack” Biedenbach, age 84, of Marion, IA, passed away in faith on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family.
John’s viewing will be held on Sunday, August 18, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home. A private burial will be arranged at a later date.
Jack is survived by his wife of 63 years, Linda; his children, Jeff Biedenbach, Kathy (Rick) Brown, David (Erin) Biedenbach and Joan (Mark) Tesdahl; his 13 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; his brother, Donald (Pat) Biedenbach Jr.; his sister-in-law, Karen (Don) Gaddis and Marisa (Ronald) Biedenbach. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Ronald, his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Herbert and Dorothy Ellingson, his brother-in-law Don “Butch” Gaddis, his son, Doug Biedenbach and his grandson, Connor (Joan) Tesdahl.
Jack was born November 25, 1939 in Cedar Rapids, IA. He was the son of the late Donald and Marg (Penrod) Biedenbach of Mechanicsville. He spent his adult life in rural Marion. Linda had a large garden and Jack raised livestock to supplement food and income. In 1980, Jack became business owner of Spray Land USA, where he, Linda and their son Jeff worked and grew the business for 43 years. He was known for his expertise, love of his family, humor and most of all his storytelling skills. Jack was in the Army Reserve for four years. They traveled to Europe, Africa, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean for many years.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his name to Unity Point Hospice and/or the Alzheimer’s Association.
Condolences for the family may be left at www.cedarmemorial.com in the obituaries section.
