I was very sorry to hear about Harry. When I bartended at 33rd and Bank he use to come in for Happy Hour and we got to be great friends. He was the sweetest man and I remember his smile. We lost touch after I moved from Portland. But I thought of him so often. You couldn't want a better friend then Harry. He was a person you could trust. All I hope is that he is at peace now. My heart goes out to his family🙏🙏🙏

Loved your beautiful smile and the awesome way you lived your life. Our world needs more like you. I’m proud to say you’re my nephew & loved sharing the same birthday with you.
Aunt Gail

Harry and I go way back. 1974-ish
I met Harry through my sister Vicki. 
They were the best of friends and shared the same love for each other. Harry's friendship was none other than genuine. So many memories with Harry. One memory that tends to always stick with me... When I hear the song Slowride by Foghat We raved about that song when it came out. We swore it was the best rock and roll song ever. I think maybe we were right! 
Our friendship never wavered. Not only me, but Harry was friends with my entire family. He loved my mother Joann dearly. We moved to Florida in 96, but it didn't change anything. 
Our friendship will always be. We shared the same love for them Cardinals too. I love you brother! I will miss you! 
Throw them L's up just a little bit higher, brother. 
🙏🏼
Love Johnny & Beatle.

We wish the family much love and healing. May God bless each one. One thing we know is that Harry loved his family dearly. Harry started as a contractor and ended up a dear friend. We have known him for about twenty years and he and his son, “ Dink” are dear to us. 
From Robert and Eva Wessels

When Harry and I first started Ahren's High school we both decided take classes in electrical. We would have to run wiring in a make shift booth like it was a room.  We would run wire to the light fixture then to a switch. After that  we had to test to be sure the wiring was correct. We would use a device that you would hook up to the wiring that you hand cranked to create electrical current and if everything was wired right the light would light up. One day we had an ideal to hook the tester up to some guys metal toolbox. We hid and when the guy reached into his toolbox Harry cranked the tester sending electrical current to the toolbox shocking this guy!!! We thought this was very funny!!! I would give anything to hear that laugh again.. Roger Jones

Growing up as a kid in the neighborhood with a rocky relationship with my father, I always admired you, Harry. You were the kind of man I looked up to… the kind of man I dreamed of being like one day. As a kid that was fascinated with carpentry my dream was to one day work for you! And eventually, that dream came true. I got the chance to work with you, and I truly enjoyed every minute of it.

I’ll admit, I was always a little jealous of Donnie. The bond you two had from him having to go in to cook dinner together with you to heading out on fishing trips it was a special bond that I envied. You were more than just a neighbor to me. You were a role model, someone who showed us kids what it meant to be steady, wise, and strong.

Even as an annoying little neighborhood kid, you always tried to steer us in the right direction. And the older I got, the more I respected and appreciated that. I remember one night in particular hanging out with you and Cousin Dan for hours while Donnie was out. I felt so cool just being there, fetching Millers and soaking it all in. You didn’t have to let me hang around, but you did (or you was wishing my parents would come get my ass LOL) but that meant more to me than you probably ever knew. That memory will stay with me forever along with all the times I would come up and just watch you in the wood shop. 

Thank you, Harry, for always looking out for us neighborhood kids—for your guidance, your patience, and your wisdom. You made more of an impact than words can fully express.

Rest easy, Harry. Love always,
Hercules

Deep sea fishing for Father’s Day In 2019

My deepest sympathies to Harry's family.  Harry's was a true and trusted lifelong friend of mine.  I will forever miss his awesome smile and a gentleness this world could use more of.  Rest easy my dear friend.  Tell John I said hello.  Save me a seat at your table, I won't be long.

Harry and his sons are a part of our house in Old Louisville thanks to their amazing restoration work as well as the friendships made in the progress.  We feel so so lucky to have known him. Harry was a true treasure to his family and community.  Peace and comfort to his loved ones.  
Michael and Holly McCue

I first met the Edelen's when I came to Kentucky in 1997. At that time the youngest kids were small. Harry became a greater part of my life years later and was a dear friend in the years to follow. He was a great carpenter and a good dad and a lover of Great Dane's and the Louisville Cardinal's. He will be missed.

OBITUARIO

Harry Lee Edelen

4 junio, 1954 – 12 julio, 2025

Evergreen Funeral Home & Cemetery

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