Edward Ervin Andrich

He was born on April 19, 1922 in Detroit, Michigan to Irvin and Margeret Andrich.

Edward was preceded in death by his spouse Georgia of 61 ½ years and granddaughter Elizabeth Martin (Kalisz).

He is survived by his children Carol Martin, Stephen (Anna) Andrich, and Barbara (Henry) Cordray; grandchildren Tracy Lynch, Larry (Gretchen) Cordray, Curt (Jen) Cordray, Christine Martin, and Steven (Lisa) Martin; great grandchildren Ashley Lynch, Heather Lynch, Tiffany Lynch, Austin Cordray, Caleb Cordray, Ethan Cordray, Tristen Martin, Ashton Kalisz, Aubriana Martin, and a new grandson to be born any day (Brayden).

Edward was involved with anything having to do with Veterans, and was a member of the 32nd Degree Masons, American Legion, and Veterans of Foreign Wars. He enlisted in the Army in July 1943 and was honorably discharged February 1946. Edward was stationed in Germany and fought during World War II.

He was the first to establish a national yellow pages directory. He also owned two successful advertising agencies. The first in Cleveland Ohio; Ads, INC. After retiring to Florida in 1991, he consulted and bought another agency called MDS, INC selling and retiring at the age of 80 in December 2003.

Edward loved RV’s, and started with a 36 foot used in the 80’s. His dream RV was a 40 foot which he finally bought the same year he retired with big plans to travel with mom. It had everything! Unfortunately, mom fell in October of 2003 and broke a hip two months before he retired and never set foot on it again! They only took it to Ohio once and also to the Florida Keys. He also was an avid boater since 1969 and owner of all sizes and shapes throughout the years.

Edward leaves behind a legacy of lifelong friendships and cherished memories. Everyone whose lives he touched will dearly remember Mr. Edward Ervin Andrich.