Lawrence Edward Edel

Larry graduated from the University of Iowa in 1973 and enjoyed a successful advertising career at Sears for decades until he built his own advertising business. He was a gifted writer and designer. Larry was an avid reader and his knowledge and wisdom were endless. In his free time, he enjoyed playing golf, was “head chef” for the numerous events and holidays hosted at our house and fun-in-the sun vacations were his preferred choice of leisure. He had a passion for designing and landscaping our yard, spending hours on the deck alongside our beloved dog, “Gibby”, both admiring the work.

Larry married the love of his life Sveta in 1987 and spent the next 37 years raising a family of four boys. He was a wonderful grandpa to one grandchild and a beloved uncle to many. His family was his pride and joy.

He is survived by his wife, Sveta Edel (Vidanovich); his children Ryan Edel, Sean Edel, Scott Edel, and Jason Edel; his grandchild Gawyn Edel and his siblings Tony (Carol) Edel, Thomas (Jeanine) Edel, Mary (Thomas) Skorczeski, David (Kathy) Edel and Carol (Jeremy) Park.

He is preceded in death by his parents Roger and Rita as well as his brothers Donald and Richard.

A visitation will take place from 3:00pm until 8:00pm on Friday, October 11, 2024 at Glueckert Funeral Home, 1520 N. Arlington Heights Rd. Arlington Heights, Illinois 60004. Prayers will take place at 9:45am at the funeral home on Saturday, October 12, 2024 proceeding to Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Church, 434 W. Park St, Arlington Heights, Illinois 60005 for a Funeral Mass at 10:30am. Interment private.

The Funeral Mass will be livestreamed, please use this link to access the livestream: https://www.youtube.com/live/6ibbPSsLfWw

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Robert H. Lurie Cancer Center: https://www.cancer.northwestern.edu/giving/index.html