Edmond "Ed" Leroy Schmulbach

Edmond graduated from University of Illinois where he was a member of ATO fraternity. He served as Chaplin for both Belleville and Lebanon police departments. He was a faithful member of The Father’s House Church. He served as pastor at Keyesport United Methodists, Emmanuel Baptist of Cahokia and Faith Church of Lebanon. He was a member of World Wide Minister Association and Worldwide Missionary Evangelism. Edmond enjoyed spending time with his family.

Ed married Lana Ponder February 22, 1979 and she survives.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry F. Schmulbach and Aurelia E. Schmulbach (nee Christman). He is also preceded by brother, Henry A. Schmulbach; and sisters, Marilyn Gusnard and Rosemary Roberts.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife Lana; son, Dr. Edmond (Dr. Julia Fong) Schmulbach; granddaughters, Arianna, Viansa, and Sienna.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to The Father’s House Church. Additional condolences may be offered online at ValhallaGardensandFuneralHome.com

Visitation: Friends may call from 9:30 a.m. until time of service, Saturday, August 25, 2018 at Valhalla Gaerdner Holten Funeral Home, 3412 Frank Scott Parkway West, Belleville, IL. 62223.

Funeral: Services will be held at 12 p.m., Saturday, August 25, 2018 at Valhalla Gaerdner Holten Funeral Home, 3412 Frank Scott Parkway West, Belleville, IL. 62223. Interment will follow at Valhalla Gardens of Memory.