John Wayne Sedore (1928-2020)

SEDORE, JOHNSTON, LINDER

Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 8/19/2020 at 11:49:00

John Wayne Sedore, 92 of Cedar Rapids, died Monday, August 17, 2020 at his home. Teahen Funeral Home and Cremation Services is serving the family.
John is survived by his wife, Shirley; son, Michael Sedore of Cedar Rapids; sister, Thelma Rupe of Eldon, stepsons, Terry Walztoni of New Port Richey, FL and Mark Walztoni of Minneapolis, MN and stepdaughter, Stacy Kelsey of Cedar Rapids.
He was preceded in death by first wife, Jeanne; his stillborn daughter, Karen; and his siblings, Patricia Frieberg and Laverne Sedore.
John was born on March 6, 1928 in Ottumwa the son of Ralph and Helen Johnston Sedore. He graduated from Ottumwa High School, and was a sergeant in the United Stated Marine Corps from 1951 to 1953. On November 6, 1949 John married Jeanne Linder, and after her death, he married Shirley Grams on January 23, 1987 in Cedar Rapids. He was a machinist and maintenance supervisor for the Quaker Oats company, retiring in 1990.
John enjoyed golfing and fishing.
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