John M. Hejduk
April 15, 1933 ~ August 22, 2016
John M. Hejduk, 83, of Madison, Ohio, passed away Monday, August 22, 2016. He was born April 15, 1933 to Hans and Leona (Andryszak) Ulman, and was later adopted by Joseph Hejduk. He married Maryann Bukky on Feb. 13, 1956.
After high school John was drafted into the Army during the Korean War and served honorably. When he came home he worked at various jobs including Farm Electric, Addressograph Multigraph Company, and finally R.W. Sidley, where he drove truck and retired after 39 years of service. John's driving "highlight" is being honored for over 2.7 million miles driven with no accidents or tickets. John was a jack-of-all-trades and master of.......some. He loved fishing, wood working, and loved cooking--he cooked for everybody--and he enjoyed baking pie and pastry. John loved his grandkids, and they had a special place in his heart. He left a lasting impression on all his friends, or, everyone he met.
He is survived by his loving children, John (Deborah) Hejduk, Joe (Louise) Hejduk, Chad Hejduk, Annie Korelec, Diana (John) Schmidt; grandchildren, Aimee (Josh), Rebekah (Michael), Jeremy, Ian (Kayla), Sophia, Abigail, Mikayla; great grandchildren, Alissa, Trevor, Austin, Cody, Bradley; sister, Mary (Rick) Fuller; brothers, Joseph (Nancy) Hejduk, Nelson (Cindy) Hejduk; companion of the last 7 years LoRene Klaue. John is preceded in death by his loving wife of 49 years, Maryann; sister Diana Shovelski; and parents.
Friends may call 3pm-7pm, Sunday August 28, 2016 at THE BEHM FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 26 River St., Madison, OH, 44057. Funeral service will be 11am Monday August 29, 2016 at Behm's in Madison. Final resting place will be Fairview Cemetery.
Friends may leave condolences online at www.behmfuneral.com
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So sorry for your loss! Love you guys!
So very sorry for your loss, Annie. Our sincere condolences to you, Sophia and your family.
So very sorry for your loss. He was an awesome guy. He always made me laugh. He will be missed.
Very sorry to hear. I always recall him driving through the neighborhood in his Mack Truck. Prayers for the family.
I'm very sorry to hear of your loss. I remember how close are families were, the holidays and dinners we had together. Your Dad was always the life of the party and made everyone laugh. The epic games of pinochle played ( where our Moms would usually win) which left Diana and I inevitably playing 'horse' for hours outside(which she usually won). One things for sure, Sherry , Mary and John are cuttin a deck looking down on us! I'm praying for you all.
We lost a very special man. John was a very caring,loving,fun guy with a great sence of humor! He brought so much joy, happiness and a smile back to my Mom, LoRene Klaue. They were childhood sweethearts and after being married 50 yrs to my Dad and John 49 yrs with MaryAnn, both having 5 children. John and my Mom reunited and came together again for the last 7 yrs. He will be missed greatly RIP John ❤️ love and prayers from Beth, Mike Major and Family “clink” ️XOXOX
So sorry for your loss,john was agood friend worker , havent seen john ln a few years hewas a greatguy, and he will be missed
Thoughts and condolences to Chad, Annie and your family. John and Maryann were damn good to me growing up and I haven't forgotten it. Rest in peace.
So sorry for your loss! Keeping you kids in my thoughts & prayers! Big hugs Annie & Chad! Love you guys!
Dave and I both considered John our dear friend. He would stop by every day, sit in his favorite spot and talk with Dave while I was cooking. He loved my dogs, and they loved him….so much that they showered him with kisses the entire time he was there. They would even jump in his golf cart eagerly waiting for a ride. He would always call us throughout the winter to check on us. If I pulled into camp alone he would stop always stop and help me unload my car. Even groceries. John and LoRene would come for breakfast and he would tease our Macaw, Turk. He and I went for a ride on his cart just a couple hours before and our last words spoken to each other were “see you tomorrow.” I will NEVER forget that. Our prayers go out to John's family and LoRene and her family. We will miss his pies, his stories, his charm, his soft voice and HIM.
We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in our prayers. Love you Donnie and Line'
Lots of great memories of Jake. My thoughts are with you Diana, John, Ab and Mick! Love you
So sorry for your loss to the hejduk family
Thoughts and prayers are with you all. We have wonderful memories of Jake. Hugs to you John, Di, Abby, and Mickey.
John most definitely left a lasting impression! We have only known him for 2 years and yet I feel as if we've known him forever. There was always a story to entertain, a bit of experienced advise and ALWAYS a helping hand. Ask John how is he is doing and he would say “Terrible” and that meant it was a good day. I will miss asking him. I will miss seeing his smile, miss seeing him in the golf cart he drove through the camp ground with one leg hanging out, his visits, his stories and hearing his laugh but they are ingrained in my memory forever. We were all blessed to have him in our lives. What we have lost, Heaven has gained immensely! To his family, my prayers of comfort. God bless!
I'm so sorry to hear this about John. He was a super winter neighbor. He diffently had some stories. He would make me a carrot cake for my birthday! Our prayers and thoughts are with all of the family.
We were shocked by John’s sudden passing. Will miss his dry sense of humor and mischievous smile. We considered him a good friend and a fine father in law. Our condolences to all the family & loving friends. RIP John
My condolences to all in the family. Special love to Chad & Annie with whom I grew up with.
My heart grieves for John's family. John was larger than life and was such a loving man. Prayers for your comfort and love to you all.
The “NIGHTMARE” was a friend and a great co-worker. A piece of history has been lost.
We miss you john snd will keep you in are hearts forever
I always felt welcome in your home growing up in Squares Acres and a big reason was your Dad. He was larger than life – but kind to all. Chad and Annie you have been in my thoughts this week and I will continue to hold you and your family in my prayers.
Glenn and I are deeply saddened to hear of John's passing. We may have only met John and LoRene a couple of years ago but we immediately considered them both members of our family. Winters will be a little less fun without our jokester, but he loved life and would want nothing more than for us to celebrate his time here on earth. He spoke of his family often and the love he had for them was obvious. Rest in peace, my friend, and know that you left an indelible mark on our hearts forever.