Michael T. ‘Shultz’ Bedner – formerly of Monessen

Michael T. “Shultz” Bedner, 70, originally from Monessen, left us too soon on Thursday, June 24, 2021. He is survived by his wife Lugene Welsh Bedner, 63, originally of Charleroi; four sons, Michael, 45, and his wife Tiffany of Owls Head, N.Y., Thomas, 42, and his wife Tasha of Dallas, Texas, William, 39, of Fort Hill, Pa., and Christopher, 36, of Jacobs Creek, Pa. He is also survived by a grandson, William “Liam” Bedner Jr., 3. Michael is the son of the late Michael and Louise Manown Bedner; and had two brothers, Bob and Ron. He attended St. Leonard’s Catholic School in Monessen until the ninth grade and graduated from Monessen High School, where he attended vo-tech for auto body repair under the instruction of Mario Colombo. He supported his family out of his garage in Wickhaven, Pa., doing mechanical and auto body repair. His favorite pastimes included mentoring his sons in the garage, as well as spending time with them hunting, trapping and fishing. He loved to share stories of his times hunting, fishing and camping with his high school friends, Kevin Bucci and Dave Putruske; and spending time with his hound dogs, Bo and Lucy. Michael was a member of the Perry Township Sportsman Club and the Pennsylvania Trappers Association. Services and interment are private. Arrangements entrusted to DeGUSIPE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 65 N. Gallatin Ave., Uniontown, DeGusipe.com.