Our thoughts and prayers are with the Bredeson family. Coach Bredeson brought tradition to the J-Hawk Baseball program and touched many lives. He will be missed.
-Jefferson Baseball Program
Kyle Rodenkirk-Head Baseball Coach CR Jefferson
September 9, 2015
To Vern's family and friends. It was my honor to work with Vern as Principal of Jefferson High School. He was a dedicated professional who understood how to help young people grow and develop. We shared a Norwegian heritage which he reminded me of on many occasions. Vern lived through many eras of public education. He was able to adjust and accomodate new ways of doing things. I shared some of his reservations, and we worked together to change some things to a more reasonable approach. I celebrate a good man, a good educator, and a person who was deeply committed to what he did. Many thanks Vern.
William C. Jacobson - Jefferson Principal 1970-1990.
Willilam Jacobson
September 8, 2015
Coach Bredeson's family, I had the honor of being a bat boy in the late 60's and then the privilege of playing baseball for Coach Bredeson in the early 70's. He was truly an outstanding coach, and even more so a great mentor and leader. Some of the things I continue to use now as I coach high school athletes were learned from him. I always enjoyed "catching up" with him at different Jefferson events and will always cherish the things I learned from him and the time he spent being my coach, teacher and mentor. Please accept my condolences and know he was a great man that helped shape the lives of so many. Thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Brian Erbe
Brian Erbe
September 8, 2015
The Bredeson Family,
Please accept my condolences at this time of your family's loss. I knew Coach Bredeson when I was growing up as he was a member of the varsity J-Hawk football staff. He was always well prepared and knew football inside and out. We would later join up again and it was my pleasure when I attended Coe and he was on the Coe College coaching staff. As we both grew older I would slip down to the local Hy-Vee café and talk (mainly listen) with him and others about life's events and what was happening in the world. Coach Bredeson - outstanding man, I am better because I was fortunate enough to be around him.
Jim Dostal
Jim Dostal
September 8, 2015
The Bredeson Family,
Please accept my condolences at this time of your family's loss. I knew Coach Bredeson when I was growing up as he was a member of the varsity J-Hawk football staff. He was always well prepared and knew football inside and out. We would later join up again and it was my pleasure when I attended Coe and he was on the Coe College coaching staff. As we both grew older I would slip down to the local Hy-Vee café and talk (mainly listen) with him and others about life's events and what was happening in the world. Coach Bredeson - outstanding man, I am better because I was fortunate enough to be around him.
Jim Dostal
Jim Dostal
September 8, 2015
Laurie, Karin and all the Bredesons,
To let you know that you have my condolences upon the death of your father, husband, grandfather and great-grandfather. I know how much he meant to all of you. My thoughts are with you at this time. Jane Carlson
Jane Carlson
September 7, 2015
Jeff and Jon
It was an honor to have known your father. He was a good man
Bruce Ellis
September 7, 2015
To The Bredeson family,
My sincere condolences go out to you. I am very saddened to learn of Coach Bredeson's passing. This man was a true inspiration and a wonderful mentor for me during my teen years, as he was for many other youth. Cedar Rapids has lost a kind gentleman that devoted his life to the betterment of children. He will be missed but also remembered by thousands of those he taught, mentored, encouraged, and loved.
Steven Rooks
Steven Rooks
September 6, 2015
I was saddened to see that Mr. Bredeson passed away. He was my baseball coach at Jefforson from 1962-'64. He guided our team to the state tournament my Sr. year. I still have great memories of my years under his direction. My love of the game led me to be an umpire for the last 40 years. May God comfort you as you go forward knowing that Mr. Bredeson was loved and highly respected.
David Marshall
September 6, 2015
We were saddened to learn of Vern's passing. He lived a full and active life, surrounded and supported by a loving and fun family. We are so grateful to have been able to share some great times with the family and let our own family see first-hand how families are supposed to be. Please know you are all in our prayers and thoughts...Linda and Dave
Linda and Dave Markward
September 6, 2015
To the Bredeson Family:
Please accept our condolences on your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. We hope that comfort and peace come to you. He will be missed by many.
May God bless all of you.
Jim and Carol Voss
Jim Voss
September 6, 2015
Please accept our best wishes and condolences on the passing of coach Bredeson. I have had great memories and appreciation for Coach who devoted his life to teaching young adults and leaving a lasting impression on us, hopefully making us better people from his efforts. May God give you patience and appreciation for the life he lived on this Earth.
Best and sincerest regards,
Hassan Igram
Hassan Igram
September 6, 2015