Timothy Bedel

Timothy Bedel, age 68, of Storm Lake, Iowa died Thursday, February 22, 2018 at the Buena Vista Regional Medical Center in Storm Lake. Funeral services will be held Monday, February 26, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake. Burial will follow in the St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Storm Lake. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until the start of the service at the funeral home. Memorials may be designated to Genesis Development, 1607 Lake Avenue, Storm Lake, Iowa 50588. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements. April 8, 1949 was a joyous day when twins Timothy and Anthony Bedel were born to Marian and Gontran “Doc” Bedel in Carroll, Iowa. A gloom has settled upon us, as after a short illness, Tim unexpectedly passed away at the Buena Vista Regional Medical Center. The Bedel family lived in Early, Iowa until they moved to Storm Lake when Tim’s father opened Bedels Drive-in Pharmacy. Tim attended St. Mary’s and Storm Lake public schools. Always the first one to give a friendly greeting and a firm pat on the back, Tim relished his many interactions with friends and community members. He remained a joy all his life and was well-known for his wonderful sense of humor and insightful wit. His pleasures included riding his horse, driving golf carts, riding his motorcycle, collecting model cars and Batman memorabilia, and bowling with his friends. He enjoyed outings with his family and Genesis Development staff. The camaraderie of his fellow workers at Genesis and the care and friendship of Genesis staff members were valued by Tim. Tim was baptized and confirmed in the Catholic faith and he was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Storm Lake. He was an inspirational representative of a kind soul who endured pain without complaint, and who never entertained the trivial cares and concerns that many of us have. Truly blessed to have had him in their lives, his family who mourn his passing include brothers: Patrick, Dan and Tony (Marilee) Bedel of Storm Lake; nephews: Anthony (fiancé, Maryel Ley) of San Francisco, California and Jack of San Diego, California; and niece: Elizabeth of Kansas City, Missouri. Welcoming him to his heavenly home are his parents Gontran and Marian, brother Michael, and nephew, Adam.

Timothy Bedel

April 8, 1949 - February 22, 2018