Edward F. Desch (Ed), after 92 years, left this world and went into the arms of his Lord and Saviour on October 31, 2021. Ed prepared for this day most of his adult life, without fear, knowing with certainty where he was going. Ed is survived by his wife of 69 years, Lois M. Desch (Bentz), four children, Kathleen A. Langford, Edward F. Desch Jr., Allisa L. Brauer, John C. Desch, eleven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. A private gathering of family took place on November 5, 2021 in Mesa, Arizona. Future memorial services have not been determined.