John J. Medynski

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John J. Medynski, 91, native of New Mexico and resident of Daphne, passed away Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015 in Bay Minette.

John was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving 23 years in the armed services.

He began his career in field service work in the Northwest, which led to world travel.

Mr. Medynski was a member of Ascension Lutheran Church.

John was preceded in death by his parents, Felix and Catherine Medynski; and a son, Ron Stratis.

He is survived by his wife, Dorothy M. Medynski of Daphne; daughter, Constance S. (Richard) McRae of Spanish Fort; two sisters, Judith Cable of Midland, Ohio and Sophia Medynski of Chicago, Ill.; daughter-in-law, Kathryn Stratis of Birmingham; three grandchildren, Ronda Garvin of Birmingham, Christina (Michael) Hunt of Mobile and Nicholas (Rebecca) McRae of Birmingham; and seven great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be Thursday, Jan. 15, 2015, from 5-7 p.m., at Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Home in Fairhope.

A graveside service will be held Friday, Jan. 16, 2015, at 1:30 p.m., at the Alabama State Veterans Memorial Cemetery at Spanish Fort.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Arrangements by Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Home, Fairhope.