Mr. Edward A. Pool

Edward (Ed) Arthur Pool, 86, of Skokie, IL passed away on August 30, 2022. Ed was born in Sheboygan Falls on January 12, 1936. He graduated from Sheboygan Falls High School and continued on to receive an Associate’s degree in graphic arts from Devry University.

Ed was married to Rosa V. Pool on February 7, 1976; they were married for 37 years. Ed worked as a draftsman for the University of Chicago for over 35 years. He enjoyed being with his grandkids, bowling in his church league, singing in the church choir, taking very good care of his lawn, serving in many ways at his church, visiting his family in Wisconsin and Colorado and traveling to many other places; most of which including traveling to Honduras, his wife’s country of origin.

Ed was the loving father of Linda (Carmen) Mancera and Sandy (Dennis) Rizo; cherished grandfather of Maya, Alex, Michael and Jonathan; dear brother of Pat (late Bob) Kelm, Jim (Sue) Pool, Dick (late Lin) Pool, and George Pool; Ed is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Rosa Pool, and Parents Gerald & Ethel Pool.

A visitation for Edward will be held Tuesday, September 6, 2022 from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Oehler Funeral Home, 2099 Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL 60016. A funeral service will occur Wednesday, September 7, 2022 from 8:30 am to 9:30 am at the funeral home, following a graveside service at Ridgewood Memorial Park Cemetery, 9900 N. Milwaukee Ave., Des Plaines, IL at 10:00 am. Reverend Timothy Biel of Central United Methodist Church will be officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made out to The School Loan Project, c/o Nichols United Methodist Church 35 Shelton Rd, Trumbull, CT 06611.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.OehlerFuneralHome.com for the Pool family.