Bruce James Besadny
August 19, 1953 - October 10, 2017
Obituary
MIDDLETON-Bruce Besadny, age 64, passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2017. He was born on August 19, 1953, in Madison, the son of Carroll (Dennis) “Buzz” and Barbara (Aldrich) Smith Besadny. Bruce was married to Janet (Grosse Kottka) Besadny on June 23, 1984, in Middleton. Bruce was an Eagle Scout and a Conscientious Objector to the Vietnam War. He graduated from Memorial High School in 1971 and the UW Madison in 1975. Bruce worked on Workers’ Compensation for the Department of Natural Resources. He had a variety of interests and was an avid reader of varied subjects including Theoretical Physics and the Shroud of Turin, and many authors including Dean Koontz, Preston & Child, and Sigurd Olson. He was a horror movie buff and a poet, loved to learn, and especially enjoyed nature and music. Bruce was at his best being a Dad, and was part of a loving family, which he treasured most of all. Bruce is survived by his loving wife Janet (Grosse Kottka) Besadny; son Ryan (Kottka) Besadny (Jennifer Loftus Besadny); daughter Caitlin (Besadny) Carton (Josh Carton); grandson William Besadny; mother Barbara Besadny; sisters Barb Roeber (Larry Black), Sarah Besadny (Jim Meiers), and Jean Garcia (Andy Garcia). He was preceded in death by his father C.D. “Buzz” Besadny and a niece, Andrea Garcia. A Memorial Gathering for Bruce will be held at GUNDERSON WEST FUNERAL & CREMATION CARE, 7435 University Ave., Middleton from 1 PM until 2:30 PM on Sunday, October 15, 2017. Memorials in Bruce’s name may be made to the Boys and Girls Club of Dane County, bgcdc.org. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Events
Memorial Gathering
Sun Oct 15, 2017 @ 1:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Memories
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Dirk Seibold
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Bruce and I went through Van Hise School and Madison Memorial High School together. But we spent most of our time together in Boy Scout Troop 122's Raccoon Patrol with Tim, Scott, Mark, and Jim. Bruce and the rest of us in Scouts had a great time camping and backpacking, and even selling firewood to raise money for our troop. We also made movies, and Bruce was the star of 'The 7th Trumpet'. Bruce was nice, hard working, smart, and fun to be with. We raccoon patrol mates of Bruce will miss him. Sincerely, Dirk Seibold
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Barb Roeber
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Peace be with you always.
With love from your family.
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Don and Kathy Rittel
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I remember Bruce as a great friend, devoted family man, and possessing a keen sense of humor and appreciation for the comically absurd. I remember a wedding reception where Bruce and I (Don) danced "the bump" with each other several times during the evening. Bruce's dance moves got us more than a few funny looks and laughs, as well as a (half) joking complaint from Janet that he was dancing more with me than her. Bruce had a knack for creating fun moments like that.
Our hearts, thoughts, and love are with Janet, Ryan, Caitlin and family.
Don and Kathy Rittel
East Williston, NY
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Susan Koehler
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Dear Besadnys,
It is with such sadness that I learned about Bruce. Know that my thoughts are with all of you today as you celebrate the life of a kind and intelligent man, and grieve his passing. You are and will always be in my heart.
With sympathy and loving memories,
Susan (Erickson) Koehler
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Mary Lou Hardy
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Dear Janet,
I learned today that Bruce passed away. I'm so sorry. I didn't really know Bruce, but I do remember you from many years ago. Gary passed away May 13, 2017 also. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Mary Lou Hardy
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Mandi Roberts
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I had the pleasure of attending high school with Ryan Besadny, and I remember he spoke very highly of Bruce, and I am so very sorry for the loss, and Ryan and all who loved Bruce are in my most sincere prayers. --- Mandi Roberts