87 of Phoenix, Arizona passed away on Sunday January 13, 2013. Edward was born in Mahomet, Illinois on June 29, 1925. He is survived by his wife Mildred who he was joyously married to for 67 years and their two sons Michael and Scott, daughters in law Eileen and Diane, grandchildren Brian and his wife Brandy, Amber and Evan all living in Phoenix, Sister Martha Liebman of Redlands California, two nephews, three nieces and a first great grandchild on the way. Edward served in the Navy which he loved and worked in the Aerospace industry during his life, loved to travel and be with family. Interment will be in Phoenix at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona.