Ed was the loving husband of over 40 years to Shirley Belter (nee: Kinker); devoted father of Deborah Covert and her late husband Cliff Covert, Norma Belter, and Edward A. Belter, Jr. and his wife Neha Belter; dear step-father of Brad Schrick and his wife Lynn Orr, Brenda Roever and her husband Keith Roever, Sandy Lowe and her late husband Dan Lowe; and adoring grandfather of 15 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. Ed is also survived by a son in law, Larry Constantino; sister in law, Carol Belter; and many other extended family members and numerous friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Alexander and Katy Belter; brother, Herman Belter; sister, Genevieve Kovacich and her husband Frank; daughter, Cathy Belter; and step daughter, Cindy Constantino.
Ed proudly served in the US Marine Corps Reserves for 4 years during the Korean War. After his military service, he went to work as a Tool and Die Maker for a number of different companies over the years. He retired from Crane National Vendors in 2000. He was a long-time member of Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church of Hazelwood, and an active member of the Missouri Promenaders Square Dance Club in Overland. Ed will be remembered as a down to earth guy who always had a smile on his face. He had an ever positive demeanor, and it was infectious to everyone around. There was never a bad time to be had if Ed was there. He will truly be missed by all who knew and loved him.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Ed’s name to Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church.
