Mrs. Joan M. Bednar

August 30, 1935 - April 7, 2017

Joanie M. Rydzewski - Bednar (nee. Prahl) Bednar, Joan M. (formerly Rydzewski)( nee. Prahl), age 81, of Rochester, passed away at Linden Grove in Mukwonago on Friday April 7, 2017. Joanie was born in Milwaukee on August 30, 1935, the daughter of the late Arthur and Viola (nee. Tetzlaff) Prahl. She was a graduate of Pulaski High School. She married Leonard Rydzewski and later divorced. In June of 1992 she married Thomas “Tom” Bednar who preceded her in death January 13, 1999. Joanie was a crafter in Rochester and she was an Insurance Associate for many years in local agencies. She also worked for Burlington Hospital, from where she retired. Joanie was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church. She enjoyed painting and crafting, pull tabs, watching Packer games and she loved playing cards and she played Milwaukee Journal crossword puzzles most of her life. She was known to her grandchildren as “Grammie” and spending time with them was very special to her. Joanie is survived by two children: Lynn (Ray) Zimmerman and Wayne Rydzewski; seven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Tom, one son: Ron and a brother: Richard. A Memorial Gathering will be held on Saturday April 22, 2017 from 1:00- 3:00 PM with services starting at 3:00 PM at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 145 S. 6th Street, Waterford, WI. A funeral luncheon will be served at Cotton Exchange Restaurant in Waterford following services. In lieu of floral expressions of sympathy, the family suggests memorials to: Susan G. Komen for the Cure, P.O. Box 65039, Dallas, Texas 75265 – 0309, in memory of Joanie. The family extends their sincere gratitude to the Doctors, Nurses and Staff at Linden Grove, Mukwonago for their special care of our Mom Joanie! Mealy Funeral Home 225 West Main Street Waterford, Wisconsin 53185 262-534-223 www.mealyfuneralhome.com