December 26, 2019 – West Bend, WI –Ida Mae Beduhn (nee Koehler), 98, went to spend Christmas with her husband on Sunday, December 22, 2019.
She was born on August 13, 1921 in Shawano, WI to Albert and Marie Koehler. Ida was raised in West Allis and graduated from West Allis High School in 1939. On January 27, 1943, Ida married Glen A. Beduhn in Wichita Falls, Texas.
In 1957 they moved to the West Bend area. She was a clerk and tele-typist at Sears for over 20 years, retiring in 1982. After retirement, they moved to Montello and later to Beaver Dam where she was a volunteer Elder Peer Counselor for Dodge County.
In 2001, they returned to West Bend to be closer to family. Ida enjoyed reading, crochet, working crosswords, music, traveling, and spending time with her family. She was also a volunteer for Interfaith Caregivers.
Ida is survived by her children Paul (Mary), James (Debi Ferguson) and Glennis (Gary) Ziegelbauer. She is further survived by her grandchildren; Paula (John) Thiel, Jed (Lesley Kean) Beduhn, Andrea (Peter) Sardina, Scott (Kathy) Beduhn, Jon Beduhn, Amanda (Derek AKA Lester) Hackbarth, Barbara (Aaron Borst) Ziegelbauer, and Michael Ziegelbauer, great-grandchildren; David, Peter, Alessandra, Maia, Ana, Brook, Malaise, Madison, Lexie, Isabelle, Annelise, and Jordyn. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Ida was preceded in death by her husband Glen, infant son Gary, and daughters-in-law Edna and Margaret.
A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the charity of your choice is appreciated.
Ida’s family would like to express their heartfelt appreciation to the staff at Cedar Community for the loving care they provided.
