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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