Passed away peacefully at home Nov. 30, 2012, surrounded by family. Preceded in death by wife, Charlotte. Survived and will be missed by his loving children, Steven, Edward Jr. (Robyn), Beth (Gordy) Robinson and Jean (SFC. (Retired) Thomas) Adams; grandchildren, Jennifer, Tricia, Jon, Kate, Angela, Amanda, Chrisy, Erin, Laura, Emily and Sarah; 4 great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Ed was a longtime volunteer and advocate. A longtime retired 3M employee and lifelong outdoorsman. Visitation TODAY 4-8pm with prayer service at 7pm at Wulff Funeral Home, 1485 White Bear. Ave. , St. Paul. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30am, Tuesday at St. Casimir Catholic Church, 934 East Geranium Avenue, St. Paul. Interment Calvary Cemetery.