Des Moines-Louisa County IA Archives Obituaries.....Edel, Edward Frank June 8, 1987
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Wasser Chapel Memorial Card
WASSER CHAPEL
Memorial Service for
EDWARD FRANK EDEL
June 14, 1987
* Born Sept. 28, 1890 in Jackson Minnesota to Catherine and Joseph Edel where
he lived to adulthood
* Graduated from Southern Minnesota Normal School in 1911 with a degree in
business
* Studied Hand Writing and Lettering in Columbus Ohio with Mr. C. P. Zaner
* Taught at Elliots Business School in Burlington, Iowa for 2 years. Where he
met and Married Mabel D. Walker in 1916.
* Served in the Field Artillery as 2nd Lt. during WWI
* Taught at Northern Illinois State Teachers College at DeKalb, Illinois from
1916 - 1959
* Earned a Master Degree in Education from Northwestern University at Evanston,
Illinois.
* Moved to Denver in 1959 to become Western Field Representative for the Zaner -
Blaser Co. of Columbus, Ohio.
* Edward received many National Honors in the field of Education from Phi Delta
Kappa.
* International Lettering Associations considered him a Master Engrosser and
Teacher.
* He was a Master Mason for 66 years. A member of Rocky Mountain Consistory
and El Jebel Shrine for 25 years. He affiliated with Denver Lodge #5 several
years ago.
* His love of color and line helped him create many beautiful things for others.
* He was always ready to share ideas and teach his skills.
* He lived a long and useful life, always with faith in the future.
* He left us peacefully while at home on June 8, 1987.
* He rests with God but will remain in the hearts and memories of family and
friends.
* Family includes:
Daughter: Adeline E. Diehl - Denver, CO
Son: Edward Frank Edel, Jr. - (preceded in death - 1986)
Grand Children: Bonnie Lauby, Redmond Washington, Martha Diehl - Momtaleni -
Boston, Mass., Stephen E. Case - Honolulu, Hawaii, Lee H. Diehl - Denver, CO.
Great-Grandchildren: Carrie L. Lauby - Redmond, Washington, Katie A. Lauby -
Redmond Washington.
Numerous nieces and nephews.
* Preceded in death by:
Wife Mabel W. Edel - 1979
Additional Comments:
This was the memorial card from his funeral. Edward was buried in Denver,
Colorado.
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