Age 94 of Inver Grove Heights.
Passed away peacefully with family close by. Preceded in death by wife, Irene; 3 granddaughters; son-in-law, Dan Chilefone; brother, Ray Geffre, sister, MaryAnn Pfliger. Survived by children, Dennis (Karen), Linda (Dan) Hoffmann, Sandy Chilefone, Debby Geffre Casillas, David (Rebekah), Adam “Chris” (Nikki) & Katrina (Matt) Hemauer; 25 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; sisters, Alma Grosz, Agnes Wald & Irene (Ray) Zacher; also other family and friends. Edward never sat still and he loved being surrounded by his family. He was always ready to help anyone in their time of need. He enjoyed teasing and getting a reaction out of anyone being quiet. His famous departing words for family & friends were: “May the Good LORD be with you”. He spent a lifetime telling everyone that “The Good LORD has been good to me.” Throughout his last year, Edward exclaimed daily, “The LORD has blessed me.” Visitation 4-8:30 PM Thursday, Feb. 10th at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Mass of Christian Burial 10 AM Friday, February 11th, Rosary at 9:30 AM, at the Church of the Holy Trinity, 749 6th Ave. S., South St. Paul.