and Edward Raube on April 4th, 1950 and attended Philadelphia Montgomery Christian
Academy. They say, “you can take the boy out of the city, but you can’t take the city out of the
boy” and this certainly rang true for Ed as he spoke “Philly talk” throughout his time in
Jacksonville and Atlantic Beach while always searching for the perfect Philly Cheesesteak.
Ed proudly served his country as a highly decorated Sergeant in the United States Air Force in
Vietnam from 1968 - 1972, when he received Honorable Discharge. Ed went on to graduate
from Temple University with a B.S. Degree in Communications in 1975 and then moved to
Jacksonville in 1978 for a job with "The Big Ape" WAPE. He enjoyed a long career in media and
advertising, as well as considerable success as a male model. Known to some as “Steady
Eddie” and others as “Grandpa Eddie”, Ed always had a smile on his face and a trick up his
sleeve. A master magician and proud member of the IBM Magicians Ring 130, Ed enjoyed
wowing audiences of all ages, especially his two adoring grandchildren and their friends, with
countless tricks and endless pranks. Always the entertainer, Ed also enjoyed playing the drums
with fellow musicians and local beaches area bands.
As a resident of Atlantic Beach for 30+ years, Ed enjoyed daily walks on the beach, talking with
fellow Atlantic Beach neighbors, fraternizing with members of the local Republicans club and
Friday nights at Ragtime. Ed could also be found giving back in the countless hours he spent
serving his community, including Veterans affairs and different Atlantic Beach community
pursuits. Beloved by so many people from musicians, magicians, his cruise group, family and
friends…many lives will not be the same without his tremendous presence. Those who did not
know Ed personally, will surely miss the "Ed Raube" vanity plate often seen driving up and down
the streets of Atlantic Beach.
Ed was preceded in death by his loving companion and wife, Jeremy Sisk Ginder, and is
survived by his stepson, Allen W. Ginder, III (Allison), his two grandchildren, Hayden
Grace Ginder and John Allen Thomas Ginder, cousin Bob, brother Mick and many supportive
friends across the country and throughout the Atlantic Beach community.
A celebration of Ed’s life will take place at 2:00 on December 14th at Ragtime Tavern, 207
Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Ed’s name to
Episcopal School of Jacksonville.
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