John Raymond Fedder

John Fedder of Pine City passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021 at his home at the age of 62.

John Raymond Fedder was born September 9, 1958 to Herbert and Virginia (Sybrant) Fedder in Rush City, Minnesota.

As a baby John was diagnosed with Hip Dysplasia and a club foot. He then had to wear braces till he was 8 years old, because of that he quickly earned his place as the favorite child. At 8 years old he did chores on the farm to earn money to buy calves that he raised and then sold. At 10 years old John started his first job at Klandes Resort where Cliff took him ice fishing for the first time, which sparked a lifelong passion. He also worked at the Stop and Shop.

He attended the Beroun school until 3rd grade and then went to Pine City. John moved out of the house at 16 years old and bought his own trailer. John was the president of his senior class (but he was impeached), John's campaign for president included a drive down main street with a megaphone. His senior prank with forever be remembered because he was involved in driving a dirt bike through the whole main floor of the school. Surprise John was also voted class clown of the class of 1977. John always seemed to know EVERYTHING about everyone but was also known as the most reliable and best friend to so many.

John was part of the 49ers for 17 years and retired at 52, he then worked various side jobs with Elmer cleaning. John raised 4 beautiful children that he loved dearly. He never missed a moment to brag about his kids and grand kids. One of his favorite parts in retirement was when Jake opened Fedder Motors in 2012. John had so much pride selling and helping manage move all the cars to various places.

John had many hobbies that included ice fishing, deer hunting, wood working, brick work, sand blasting and playing cribbage with his Dad. One of his last projects that he took so much pride in was when him and Sue renovated Sue’s home, which happened to be the original home that John grew up in. John and his love Sue spent lots of time gardening, planting trees, working and showing off their apple orchard to their grand kids. John will be forever be missed as a loving father, fiancé, uncle, brother and Papa to his grandchildren.

John is survived by his fiancée Sue Mettling; children: Josh (Brittany) Fedder, Gina Fedder, Jonathan Fedder and Jake (Jamie) Fedder; grandchildren: Josh Jr., Jasmyn, Xavier, Tallon, Kambria, Henry and Nora; father Herb Fedder; siblings: Randy Fedder, Anna (Elmer) Doenz, Gary Fedder, Steve (Lori) Fedder, Dale (Lisa) Fedder and Brenda Mans; Sue’s son Lucas (Natalie) Mettling and their son Warren; and many other relatives and friends.

He is preceded in death by his mother Virginia Fedder; step-mother Florence Fedder.

Funeral services for John Fedder: 11 AM; Friday, January 15, 2021 at the Swanson Funeral Chapel in Pine City.  A time of visitation is planned from 4-7 PM, Thursday (1/14/21) evening and one hour prior to the service at the chapel.  The interment will take place at Birchwood Cemetery in Pine City. Following the interment at the cemetery, there will be a lunch provided at the Village Bar & Grill in Pine City.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to: Funeral and Cremation Service of Pine City ~ Swanson Chapel.
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