Edward Lerman

Edward Lerman beloved husband of Joyce (Decker) for 52 years. Loving father of Martin (Rachael), Michael (Hillary Mullowney) and David (Natalie). Devoted grandfather of Shoshana, Leah, Alexis, Reid, Chase and Finn. Dear brother of Harriet Sustin. Cherished son of the late Isabella and Irving Lerman.

Services will be held Wednesday, March 22 at 2 PM at the BERKOWITZ-KUMIN-BOOKATZ MEMORIAL CHAPEL 1985 S. Taylor Rd. Cleveland Heights, OH. Interment BET OLAM CEMETERY 25796 Chagrin Blvd, Beachwood, OH. Family will receive friends at the residence of 31099 Pinetree Rd. Pepper Pike, OH; WEDNESDAY EVENING 5:30PM-8:30PM, THURSDAY 12 NOON-4PM & 7PM-9PM, FRIDAY 12PM-4PM AND SUNDAY 12PM-5PM.

In lieu of flowers, friends who wish may contribute to the National Kidney Foundation (Supportkidney.org) or Wounded Warrior Project (Woundedwarriorproject.org).

Ed was born in Carlsbad, Czechoslovakia, November 15, 1946 and then moved to Israel, then Canada before arriving in Cleveland in 1955.

Ed was a graduate of Cleveland Heights High School, class of January ’66 and earned a degree in Business Administration from Kent State University. In 1966, Ed enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and worked as an aircraft engineer specializing in hydraulics working mainly on the Lockheed C-130 Hercules and was Honorably discharged in 1970. After his service to our country, he spent his career of 23 years with Medical Mutual specializing in finance. On top of his full-time career, he enjoyed ushering and working security for the Cleveland Indians, Cleveland Cavaliers and multiple other concerts and events.

His hobbies included gardening, softball, racquetball, watching baseball and his MOST favorite thing, spending time with family and grandchildren.

Friends who are unable to attend the service may view it on Wednesday, March 22 at 2 PM by going to BKBMC.COM, scroll down to obituaries, select the obituary of Edward Lerman, click on his obituary, scroll down to join live stream, click on join live stream.