Edwin was a member of Blue Lodge, Shrine, Jester, and Scottish Rite since 1986. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding his horses and horse trails with his Shriner's friends, and enjoyed spending time outdoors. More than anything he enjoyed spending time with his family.
Surviving are Edwin's children; Jeffrey Howard, Julie Dunn, Mark Howard, Teresa Hurley; siblings, Ramona Brown, and Chet Howard; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will be held from 11:30am to 1:30 pm on Thursday, December 31, 2020 at D.O. McComb and Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home (1320 East Dupont Road, Fort Wayne). A private family service may be viewed via Facebook Livestream by visiting https://m.facebook.com/DOMcCombPineValley at 1:30pm on Thursday, December 31, 2020. Burial will take place in Highland Park Cemetery, Fort Wayne, IN.
Memorial contributions in Edwin's honor may be directed to Shriner's Hospitals for Children.