Dwayne Benjamin Beidelman, Jr.

Dwayne Benjamin Beidelman Jr., 89 of Golden Valley, MN, peacefully joined his Lord and Savior on May 10, 2025, surrounded by his family and friends. Dwayne, a dedicated educator, was born on March 29, 1936, in Naperville, Illinois, to Dwayne and Marguerite Beidelman Sr. He earned his undergraduate degree in education from North Central College in Naperville, Illinois, and a Master of Science in Education from Northern Illinois University. His career in education began at Washington Junior High School in Naperville, Illinois. He later moved his family to Minnesota, where he taught physical education and adapted physical education for the Bloomington schools, retiring after 35 years of service. After retiring, Dwayne returned to school to earn a degree in counseling. His love for teaching was evident in his unwavering belief that every student, regardless of their circumstances, could succeed with the unconditional support, caring, and shared accountability between student and teacher. Dwayne served his country in the Army National Guard. His dedication was recognized in 1960 when he was awarded the Chicago Sun-Times Army National Guard Achievement Award. He enjoyed his many years of service, particularly as a winter operations instructor and his training and travels with the Norwegian Home Guard. Dwayne and his wife, Jannen, were active church community members and enjoyed spending time with the children at Sunshine Valley Child Care. They cherished their vacations along Minnesota's North Shore and BWCA, cared for their home and gardens, and loved spending time with their grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Throughout his life, Dwayne always looked to find God's hand in every moment, experience, and creation. Dwayne was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Jannen Beidelman; father, Dwayne Beidelman Sr.; mother, Marguerite Beidelman; and sister, Caryl Pantke. He is survived by his son, Bruce (Diane) Beidelman; daughters, Barb (Tim) Murphy, and Amy (Mike) Miller; grandchildren, Kevin (Leah) Beidelman, Andrea (Matthew) Madsen, Jarid (Ashley) Murphy, Evan (Tara) Murphy, Josh Miller, Morgan Miller; great-grandchildren, Wyatt Beidelman, Kai Murphy, Reagan Murphy, Sawyer Murphy; and sister Suzanne Ringheimer. A celebration of life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 26, 2025, at Spirit of Hope United Methodist Church, 7600 Harold Avenue, Golden Valley, MN. Visitation will be one hour prior, and a luncheon will follow. A private interment will be held in Naperville, Illinois. Memorials to Spirit of Hope United Methodist Church to support Sunshine Valley Childcare.

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Dwayne Benjamin Beidelman, Jr.

March 29, 1936 - May 10, 2025

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Dwayne Benjamin Beidelman, Jr.

March 29, 1936 - May 10, 2025

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