Willowbrook High School Alumni
Villa Park, Illinois (IL)
In Memory of
Fred Bedell
Fred Bedell attended Willowbrook High School in Villa Park, IL.
Class of 1969
Date of Passing Unknown
Date of Passing Unknown
Fred Bedell relocated as a rising senior to the San Francisco area. He was a superb trumpet player, of symphony caliber. Below are citations and alumnus comments from his California high school class of 1970 reunion, Amador Valley:
Bruce Anglin:
I remember Fred was one really cool, friendly guy. As I recall I think he died a very long time ago. If my memory is correct, as a part of the great band we had, Fred did a trumpet solo at our graduation, the National Anthem I think. I will have to check my notes, the day after we all graduated I wrote a LOT of notes of things I observed on our grad night. Maybe I'll share if they are interesting.
Rex Toltschin:
Fred Bedell, Mr Smiles! What a Smile he always had, and always a kind word to say to anyone and everyone.
In Memory (date of death):
1974
Fred Bedell
Fred's father, Max, was a highly decorated WWII Air Force pilot (combat air medal, 39 missions with silver and bronze clusters with two stars) who continued on to be a commercial airline Captain, and officer in the Airline Pilots Association union. The national union officer position was the reason Fred relocated out to California.
Bruce Anglin:
I remember Fred was one really cool, friendly guy. As I recall I think he died a very long time ago. If my memory is correct, as a part of the great band we had, Fred did a trumpet solo at our graduation, the National Anthem I think. I will have to check my notes, the day after we all graduated I wrote a LOT of notes of things I observed on our grad night. Maybe I'll share if they are interesting.
Rex Toltschin:
Fred Bedell, Mr Smiles! What a Smile he always had, and always a kind word to say to anyone and everyone.
In Memory (date of death):
1974
Fred Bedell
Fred's father, Max, was a highly decorated WWII Air Force pilot (combat air medal, 39 missions with silver and bronze clusters with two stars) who continued on to be a commercial airline Captain, and officer in the Airline Pilots Association union. The national union officer position was the reason Fred relocated out to California.