Barbara Ann Bendtsen, 85

Published 10:11 am Tuesday, July 1, 2025

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Barbara Ann Bendtsen, age 85, passed away Sunday June 15, 2025.

Barbara was born January 1, 1940 in Austin, Minnesota to Lawrence & Madelyn Wiedemann. She married Gary Bendtsen June 22, 1958. She loved music and loved to sing. She is survived by her husband, four daughters and their spouses, 13 grandchildren and their spouses, 23 great grandchildren, and four great great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her parents, a son, and a grandson. Per her wishes there will be no service.

Donations in memory of Barbara Bendtsen can be mailed to:
Cure Search for pediatric Cancer, PO Box 45781, Baltimore, MD 21297-5781 or online donation link: http://www.curesearch.org/BarbaraBendtsen In Memory of her grandson Jacob Koenigs.

David Lawrence Wiedemann, age 84, passed away Saturday June 21, 2025.

David was born May 25, 1941 in Austin, Minnesota to Lawrence & Madelyn Wiedemann. David was a talented actor, singer, and theatre director. He taught English and Drama in the New York City school systems. He had many adventures in his life and lived in various areas in the United States. He had many friends and many stories to tell.

He is survived by a son and his spouse, three grandchildren, three sisters and their spouses, nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great great nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by parents, a sister, and two nephews. A service will be arranged at a later date as he has donated his body to Mayo Clinic. Memorials can be sent to Grace Lutheran Church in Austin, MN or to Cindy Herman at 345 6th Ave NW, Wells MN 56097. Which will then be donated to his church.

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