Ed was born in Ottumwa, Iowa and worked in his father's jewelry store until he joined the Army and was sent to France participating in the Battle of the Bulge. Upon returning to Ottumwa he took up golf to rehabilitate his wounded arm, and became a fairly good golfer into his 80's.
Ed moved to Des Moines in 1954 to start work at Equitable of Iowa insurance after receiving his degree from the University of Iowa. He enjoyed bowling, bridge and gardening. Ed also kept his skill at clock repair and repaired many a friend's clock or watch over many years.
After retiring from Equitable, he and his wife Vedona moved to Mesa, AZ. Vedona passed away in 2008.
Ed is survived by his two daughters.
