~ IN MEMORY ~
USAF veteran, NCA/RC/NWA Capt. John Frances
"Jack" Bredt
March 1, 1931 ~ January 20, 2025
In 1957 Jack joined a small local airline and
began his lifelong career flying passenger jets. He retired in 1991 after 33
years of service to North Central Airlines, Republic Airlines and finally,
Northwest Airlines.
He is survived by his wife Dolly, and by his children
and their families.
PCN memorial site :
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/john-bredt-obituary?id=57342676
https://cremationsocietyofmn.com/tribute/details/80627/John-Bredt/obituary.html
Obituary of John Frances Bredt
Age 93 of Burnsville passed away peacefully on
January 20, 2025.
Jack was born on March 1, 1931 in Minneapolis and
grew up there, graduating from Southwest High School in 1949. That year he
performed in the school play, participated in the "S" Club and played
Baseball, Basketball and Football. He attended the U of M prior to joining the
US Air Force. He was stationed in Keflavik, Iceland where he met and married
his wife of 69 years, Svala (Dolly) Bredt. From Iceland, they moved to Dover,
Delaware until his enlistment was complete, then settled in Minnesota.
Jack had many interests and before his children
were born he was very involved in obedience trials with his springer spaniel,
Duffer. Many awards were won for both obedience and show.
In 1957 Jack joined a small local airline and
began his lifelong career flying passenger jets. He retired in 1991 after 33
years of service to North Central Airlines, Republic Airlines and finally,
Northwest Airlines.
His heart though, was always at Big Sandy Lake, a
property he purchased as a young man in the early 1950s. It was there that so
many of our precious family memories were made. He taught Jeff and Sandy to
fish, to waterski and to maneuver the 12-foot Alumacraft. The 2.5 horsepower
motor mostly kept them out of trouble. In the winter there was ice skating, ice
fishing and snowmobiling. Once the grandchildren were born the lodging improved
with a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home. The granddaughters remember grandpa's famous
buttermilk pancakes where they had an eating contest; Shelby won by eating 14
pancakes, a record that has yet to be broken. Perhaps the next generation?
Travel took Jack and Dolly to Iceland for regular
trips to see family, London, an Alaskan cruise and many spring getaways to
Phoenix, AZ. In retirement they made trips almost annually to Acapulco and
Maui.
Alzheimer's took so much from him during the past
decade. His car, his cabin, his home. Eventually he wound up in memory care at
The Rivers in Burnsville. The loss of independence was the hardest to watch and
accept. Frequently, he asked for his wallet, his checkbook and his car keys.
In the end, complications from Influenza A were
what ultimately caused his death. He lived a long life full of travel, family
and good memories. He was Catholic in his faith and received his last rites,
(or anointing of the sick.) We trust he had a smooth transition to heaven to be
reunited with family and friends who went before him. If you are so inclined,
raise a toast to Jack; he did enjoy his brandy.
He is survived by wife Dolly, his step-brother
John (Lori) Norgren, children, Sandra (Jeff) Larson, Jeffrey (Deanna) Bredt,
grandchildren Kaylee (Adam) Stawikoski, Shelby (Blaine) Cooper and Madison
(Grant) Bredt and 5 great-grandchildren, Carter, Maverick and Brady Borgerson
and Carson and Kensley Cooper.
Jack was preceded in death by his parents Carl
Bredt and Mildred Norgren and brother Karl Bredt.
Mass of Christian Burial 11:00am on Monday,
January 27th
Mary, Mother of the Church, 3333 Cliff Road,
Burnsville, MN 55337
Visitation 1 hour before Mass
Private interment at a later date.
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