Louis "Ed" Bednar

Louis Edward “Ed” Bednar, 76, died peacefully at Jefferson Hospital on Sunday, January 10, 2016. Born in Streator, IL, he was the son of the late Louis Edward and Zada Lampson Bednar, and was raised by his mother the late Lois Abigail Carpenter Bednar. He is married to Lois S. Kelley since September, 2005 and was the husband of the late Patricia Carolyn Bednar. He graduated from Lower Thornton Township High School, Harvey, IL, Western IL University with a BS, Northern Illinois University with a MS, Western Michigan with a Doctor of Education. He worked for Purdue University North Central in Westville, IN for 39 years as a Math Professor and Basketball Coach, where he coached 9 years and won the Illinois State Regional Championship. He retired as the Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs. More recently, Ed worked at HACC – Lancaster as a Math Adjunct Professor. He was a member of St. John Episcopal Church, Lancaster and Queen of All Saints Catholic Church in Michigan City. Ed was an active Member of Rotary International where he was a Paul Harris Fellow and served in Lancaster, PA and Michigan City, IN clubs. He served as President of the United Way in LaPorte, IN and was a cabinet member for the Lancaster United Way. Ed received from the State of Indiana, the prestigious Sagamore of the Wabash Award. His special interests included treasurer of the former LaPorte Therapy Center for handicap children now the Barker Woods Enrichment Center, Michigan City for 25 years and in Lancaster volunteering for feeding the homeless. In addition to his wife, Ed is survived by three daughters: Michelle Marie wife of Wayne Millard of Schererville, IN, Kathleen Louis Bednar wife of Jeff Thompson of Valpraiso, IN, Carol Joy wife of Mark Analla of Lake Villa, IL, son, Brian Edward husband of Kim Bednar of Michigan City, IN, a step son, Benjamin Dru husband of Catherine Lumenello of Boston, MA, step daughter, Susan Marie Haldeman of Pottstown, PA, a sister, Barbara wife of Fred Tackitt of California, four grandchildren: Zach Millard, Natalie Bednar, Nicholas Bednar, Ashley Thompson, step grandchildren: Chloe Haldeman, Noah Haldeman, and Clara Lumenello. He was preceded in death by his brothers: James, Richard and David Bednar. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Ed’s Memorial Service to be held on Saturday, January 16, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 321 W. Chestnut Street, Lancaster, PA 17603 with Reverend Dr. Barbara Serras officiating. The family will receive friends at the Church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Interment will take place at a later date in St. Stanislaus Cemetery, Michigan City, IN. If desired, memorial contributions in Ed’s name may be made to St. John’s Episcopal Church, 321 W. Chestnut Street, Lancaster, PA 17603.

Louis "Ed" Bednar

January 11, 2016