David George Jedinak
July 10, 1940 - October 19, 2021
David George Jedinak, 81, of Traverse City, Michigan passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at Munson Medical Center. David was born on July 10, 1940 to the late Michael and Hannah (Schneider) Jedinak, in Chicago, Illinois. He graduated from Fenger High School in Chicago and went into the United States Marine Corps. He was a jet engine mechanic. After his tenure in the United States Marine Corps, David met Angeline. They married on May 14, 1966 at St. Rita Catholic Church in Chicago. They had two children Jackie and Jim. David worked his career at R.R. Donnelly & Sons printing company in Chicago. Upon their retirement David and Angeline moved to Traverse City. David enjoyed his love of; boating, classic cars, playing poker, watching football, books, riding his bike, taking pictures, his family, and most importantly being a loving husband, father and grandpa to his three grandchildren. David was predeceased by his mother Hannah, father Michael and brother Bob. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Angeline, a daughter Jackie (Robert) Bradshaw, three grandchildren; Benjamin Bradshaw, Hannah Bradshaw and Holly Bradshaw as well as his son, James (Monica) Jedinak. Friends are welcome to visit with David’s family from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 11, 2021, with a rosary at 6:00 p.m., at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home, 305 Sixth St., Traverse City, Michigan 49684. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11:00 a.m., with visitation starting at 10:00 a.m., on Friday, November 12, 2021 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 308 N. Cedar St., Traverse City, Michigan 49684. Rev. Fr. Anthony Citro will officiate. A luncheon will follow at the church. Rite of Committal will be in Oakwood Catholic Cemetery. Military Honors will be conducted under the auspices of the U.S. Marine Corp., Cherryland V.F.W. post 2780 and American Legion post 35. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider a memorial donation to The Father Fred Foundation, 826 Hastings St., Traverse City, MI 49686. Please feel free to share your thoughts and memories with David’s family at his tribute page at www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com. The family is being cared for by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
David George Jedinak, 81, of Traverse City, Michigan passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at Munson Medical Center. David was born on July 10, 1940 to the late Michael and Hannah (Schneider) Jedinak, in Chicago, Illinois. He... View Obituary & Service Information