Edward Gron Obituary

We sure had some laughs on the golf course & elsewhere. Always remember you Buddy

another year has come and gone. rest easy brother.

Dad, it's me, Vickerdoo. I sure do miss you. Seems like yesterday..
Sending you Love Always.
Xoxoxo

Hey Eddie missing you brother. See you around! Mark

To my Dear friend, golf Buddy & captain. Think of you often & will have a drink to you tonight. Your friend, Ed Flaherty

Hey Eddie, you reminded in my thoughts brother. See you around. Mark Edingburg

Happy Father's Day in Heaven Daddy..I miss you alot right now xoxo
Vickerdoo

Thinking of you Dad xo

Hey Eddie and Emel. Looked at the flagon of Pussers I still haven't opened thinking of good times brother..see you around,Mark Edingburg

Dearest Eddie,

I hope you have already welcomed your buddy Don DePhillips to the 'ever after . . .' and are continuing your life-long friendship and having fun times together in Heaven! May you both rest in peace!

Hey Eddie
Denny and I were just talking the other day how we missed many of the fun times we shared together.
Your old buddy - Don DePhillips

Dad, It's been 10 years..geez, you were right..it goes by faster each year. I still think of you everyday and always will. I'm really needing to talk to you these days..with pen and paper in hand; as I know you will randomly tell me some interesting family history or we will talk of the crazy world we exist in. All this hate, so many people out of patience and control. You would put great perspective on all this. I'm sure you met my classmate from Fox Lake last mon. to make sure he was ok. I will be going to say goodbye to him then. And I'm sure you met my best friend this past May who lost her fight with ALS, and my kitty too. I don't know how to get it out but I will keep writing to you here time to time and I will love you until the end of time. xoxo Vickerdoo

Little Bro Edo,

Think of you and Coach Joe up there somewhere every day on my walk with my favorite buddy JaeBe in the morning.

At night I reserve thoughts of Chris of course.

In Hoc,

Big Brother Bill

Dear Eddie up in Heaven,

You continue to be in our hearts and thoughts on this cold and snowy first day of 2014. Following the midnight fireworks display from Navy Pier last night, Denny and I released 8 balloons over Montrose Harbor in your memory.

It has been eight years since both my Sister Senel and you passed away in 2005, but 26 long years since we lost my husband Jim while my children were both teenagers. I am proud to say that Justin and Jodi have both grown up to be responsible young adults and they continue to provide me with many blessings.

I will spend the rest of this month in Steamboat Springs, CO enjoying my two adorable granddaughters Maizey (6) and Tula (4) who are both taking ski lessons on Mt. Werner where you first took me skiing . . .

Later this month, my niece Serfi, her husband Sinan and daughter Alara will come for our annual ski vacation. We continue to make lots of fun family memories that we will cherish for a lifetime and for that, dear Eddie, we Thank You!

Greetings to dear Eddie in Heaven from the sunny slopes of the Colorado Rockies where colorful wild flowers, fragrant lilac bushes and a variety of trees are all in magnificent bloom and the Yampa River is flowing high with melting snow from the mountain . . .

I just wish that my dearly departed Hubby Jim and you both could have been here last weekend to watch my two adorable granddaughters perform in their very first ballet recital. Maizey Skye (5-1/2) who just graduated from Kindergarten and her little sister Tula Rai (3) did a great job with their dance routines.

Thank You, dear Eddie for introducing me to Steamboat Springs in the mid-nineties when I was just learning how to ski and suggesting that I buy a second home here. My girls love coming to "Nene's house" at The Ranch for sleep-overs and swimming at the pool with the great view of Mt. Werner.

Because you introduced us to Colorado, my daughter Jodi ended up moving here and met her husband Rob. They got married in a beautiful mountain setting just outside of Steamboat and have blessed me with two precious granddaughters to love and adore. Life is good and I continue to count my many blessings!

Dad, I am REALLY missing you badly this Christmas. I wish you were here to give me one of your big bear hugs. I Love you ALL the time, xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox Vickerdoo

Dear Dad, I go to the Lake every week to talk and give you a wave. I recently donated your boat lifevests to the Waukegan Harbor Sailing School. I remember when you took sailing lessons at Montrose.Who would've thought you would meet great friends and "adopted" family there? A true blessing in disguise. I am happy that you met such wonderful people. I think of you everyday. I Love You, Vickerdoo xoxoxoxo

Edo,

Coach DeLuca and I always think of the great days we had with you. I forgot to sail a balloon this year, but I'll send two (one Blue and one Gold) next year.

Big Bro Bill Todd & Chris Amann
San Jose, CA

Dear Eddie,

Did you see the balloons floating up to Heaven from Jackson Hole, WY on New Year's Eve?

Some of your Lake Shore Ski Club friends reminisced about the fun times they had shared with you on many ski trips in years gone by and helped me release a few helium-filled balloons. I hope you were able to catch some of them as they floated up to you. Your LSSC friends and I raised a glass in remembrance of the 4th anniversary of your passing at dinner that night.

I hope my dearly departed husband Jim (22 years) and you were both able to witness Jodi give birth to my 2nd granddaughter in Steamboat Springs on the day after Christmas. Without your having introduced the Singer girls to the splendor of the Colorado mountains, Jodi would never have met her husband Rob. So dear Eddie, see how deeply you continue to enrich our lives?

I hope you & Jim have hooked up in Heaven and continue to have fun together! I also hope both of you are continuing to watch over us . . .

Hugs,

Emel

Dad, I miss you everyday. Often, I think "I haven't called in awhile" and then remember you aren't physically here but I know that you are with "the big man in the sky".

Love Always - your oldest!

Valerie

Dear Dad, I know you were there to meet Grandpa (AKA-Frankie Da Mooch) August 9,2008. You live in my heart always, Doozenberry

Eddie, I was thinking about you the other day looking at the flagon of Pussers Rum I have and started laughing when I thought of my first Pusser's Rum and Coke on the boat. It's nice to have good and very funny thoughts about our experinces together. Two years and counting... Thanks Emel for telling me about this site

Mark

Dear Eddie up in Heaven,

Were your ears burning yesterday?

Denny treated my Management Team at Banner to a fun afternoon of sailing on The Cat's Meow and Ronnie was his capable co-captain!

Of course, we saluted YOU as we passed the spot in the Lake where we had spread your ashes . . .

After we came back to Montrose Harbor, Donny and Margo came over in their inflatable and we sat on the Dock, reminiscing about all the good times we had shared with you.

Ronnie remembered the video you had recorded of the water fight at the Harbor a few years ago and we all had a good laugh!

All your buddies continue to talk about you and remember the fun times they each shared with you.

Rest in peace, dear Eddie . . .

Eddie: Your picture sits in my den and
looking at it each day reminds me of what
a terrific funny man you were. You are still
missed by myself and all your friends.
Happy skiing in the skies.

EDO, We Sigma Chi's out west speak about you often. Of course we hope your listening to our fun remembrances. In Hoc, Big Bro Bill

Eddie, John and I toasted you on New Years Eve from Clearwater, FL and still reflect on the good times and friendships made thru you. We also toasted your faithful companion Emel Singer, you were so lucky to have such a wonderful woman who stayed the course with you. You are truly missed by all.

Eddy,
It's been two years since you passed. As we often talk about the past adventures you were part of, you still seem to be with all of us. Each story seems to be more outragous then the last and the best part of it is, there all true! We will all continue to miss you, each in our own way. Denzeroo

Dear Eddie,

It has been two whole years since you left us but you will never be forgotten! All your friends at the Yacht Club will be releasing balloons over Montrose Harbor again tonight in celebration of the wonderful life you lived and the great friendships you formed. You enriched all of our lives! May you rest in peace . . .

What a treat it was to have a Sigma Chi brother with a similar humble background. You were on hell of a guy then, and in my heart, that title will always remain. You will be missed my friend and you will never be forgotten. Fore left!!!!!!!

In the Fall Quarter of 1956, I pledged the Sigma Chi Fraternity at the University of Montana, where Eddie Gron became my "Big Brother." It was a good fit, and a friendship was formed that lasted over 50 years.

Eddie will be missed by all who knew him.

Peace,

John Bohlinger
Lieutenant Governor
State of Montana

Eddie,
You were a special friend for many years and I treasure so many memories of fun and laughter with you. I was always so happy to see you when I walked into the yacht club or the ski club because it always guaranteed great moments of hilarious stories and banter that only you could provide. But the time I turned to you when I really needed a friend to help me through a difficult time was your shining moment. You helped me turn tears into laughter that day at lunch, and then, as you recounted that story over the years to others, you brought tears of laughter to all who heard it too. Thank you for being my friend and for being there when I really needed you. I miss you very much and will think of you always.

Dad, I know time got away from us, and I can't get that time back, but the memories that we shared will stay with me, and will carry me through until we meet again.
LOVE YOU 15.

Dear Eddie up in Heaven,

Your family and friends across the entire country remembered you on New Year's Eve by releasing helium filled balloons into the sky at exactly 8:20PM Chicago time on December 31, 2006, while reminiscing about all the fun times we shared with you throughout the many stages of your life.

From your Univ. of Montana Sigma Chi brothers out West, to all of your Yacht Club & Ski Club friends in the Chicago area, plus your Florida buddies, you are missed by everyone who was privileged enough to know and love you.

Eddie, Thank You for touching so many of our lives during your lifetime. You truly enriched and impacted my life!

May you rest in Peace . . .

At the University of Montana in the fall of 1954, Eddie and I met as pledges at the Sigma Chi house. He came from a city of one million plus and I came from a Montana town of 30,000. At first we only had common interests in cars, his 1932 Ford and my 1931 Chevy. But soon we discovered that we both loved laughter, sports activity and the great outdoors of Montana.



Not long inn '54 & '55 it was very clear to the Sigma Chi's that Eddie was a diamond in the rough & just needed a little polish. Creative, intelligent, social and very helpful to others, he became a great active at the fraternity house.



Yes, we've known him a very long time and he will remain in our thoughts forever.



Bill Todd & Chris Amann

Dear Emel, So sorry to hear of Eddie's passing this January.

I know Eddie was loved by many friends and will be missed by all. You two had a very special relationship together, which you both reflected by your love from within. Bless you for being there for Eddie and his family over the years.

It was always fun sharing the good times with you and Eddie. Thanks for being such a good friend during our good old "10th Annual" days together. God Bless and Keep you.

Love, JoAnn O'Bryan

Eddie, Nobody loved the blue jacket like you did---------you made it famous in Chicago. What a guy!

We will miss you-------so much.

Don and Dona

Ed and I were in the same pledge class in Sigma Chi at the University of Montana. He went back to Chicago and I eventually went to Los Angeles and we lost touch. 10 years ago Eddie heard we had a gathering of Montana Sigs every year to play golf at Lake Tahoe. From then on, he and Emel were regulars at the tourney. He was a gregarious, caring guy and we will miss him greatly.

A true measure of the quality of a person is by the testimony of his or her family and friends. The testimony given to Eddie proved that he was and is held in high esteem by many.

Does anyone know what time the "get-to-gather" will be for Eddie at the Chicago Corinthian Yacht Club @ Montrose Harbor tomorrow...?



Friends of Eddie Gron

Dear Emel,

Eddie was the best story teller we've ever known. We could always depend on laughter in our day when we were with him. We will miss him, especially his time in Florida, now that we are here. Much love to you.

Before I write this letter to my dad; I'd like to say thank you all for your remembrance, love and friendship. It hugs the heart.

Dear Daddy,

I'm thankful to have you for my daddy

I'm thankful you've always been there through the good and bad.

All the memories of you and I run so deep; precious every one of them;in my heart I will forever keep.

You've taught me right from wrong; in this world;hardships came - I'd talk to you and they didn't last long.

You're someone in my life who's known me for 37 years- you ARE my hero. Teaching me strength and wisdom. Growing up seemed the hardest thing to do;knowing you were always there;is what helped me get through. I'm so thankful for you. You're handsome, awfully smart and funny. Remember when-you almost bought me that bunny? I have everything you have ever given me up on my dresser; this way I have a part of you and couldn't imagine loving you any lesser. I see a lot of you when I look in the mirror- and to me; being thankful you're my daddy couldn't be any clearer. I love you with Such a passion. Save me a spot someday on that big picnic blanket in the sky with Rufie.I Love You Daddy, xoxoxox Vickerdoo xoxoxox

To Emel and Eddie's Family

thanks for the memories...the friends we have made through you, the great times at Montrose Harbor, the many laughs on the ski slopes, the many happy and angry times on the golf course and the sad times he helped us bury our birds. He was truly a friend. We will miss him greatly.

To Emel and the family of Eddie, our deepest sympathies for your loss.

On behalf of the Luna Family, I wanted to send our condolences to the Gron Family. Your father is in our thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely,

As we remember Eddie, smiles and laughter echo in our hearts. He will be dearly missed.

To Valerie, Eddie, and Vicky



Our family remembers your dad and the good times we had growing up together on Wayne Avenue. We are sorry for your loss.

Eddie,

You have always and will always bring a smile to my face and the fondest of memories to my heart. Truly, when God made you they threw away the mold.

On the water and on the street you always had such a unique way to look at things...and as a friend your priorities were always crystal clear. You are a good man Eddie Gron and we will miss you.

Eddie has been a brother over fifty years, from the University of Montana to the Sigma Chi golf outing in Nevada last July. He was a "oner", and will be missed. Emel has been his wonderful companion.

Bill & Jocelyn Neville

There were still a lot of hugs left for you, Eddie! Your smile was contagious, and your love of life an inspiration. If food truly comforts the soul, our fond remembrances of your meat loaf, chili, pot roast, pies and soda bread will help to heal the hurt we all feel. You were a special and incredible friend and you are missed.

Emel

We fondly remember Eddie for his kindness and adventurous spirit. Without Eddie, Brian and I would never have earned our sea legs and fallen in love with sailing as he was a great teacher and friend. I hope to live my life with as much zest as Eddie. Our prayers and thoughts go out to you.

Our sympathy to Emel and the family of Edward Gron. With love always Tony and Carol

Eddie was my sports guru, coaching me in skiing, sailing, tennis and most important...golf. He also taught me and others the many uses for an empty suntan lotion bottle. We shared so much laughter and some tears. He was my best buddy and I will remember him lovingly forever. My deepest sympathy to Eddie's wonderful family and especially to dear, devoted Emel...

Dearest Emel,Our hearts are saddened at the sudden loss of your dear friend and partner.We always enjoyed times with you and Eddie, and they were always filled with memorbale stories,laughter and food.

He will live on in the memories of those he touched with his kindness and knowing Eddie, he will never stop watching over you.Forever and Always,Love Jan and John

Mr. Gron took me on many fishing trips with his son Eddie when I was a kid. He spent a lot of time with kids on the block and I will always remember and appreciate the experiences he gave to me and his leadership. I offer my thanks to him and his family for all the good times and valuble lessons.



Hello to Ed Jr, vicky and valerie I hope you are all happy and healthy and life has been good to you.

Emel & Family



Both Rose & myself extend our deepest sympathy to you and to Ed's family. I shared many laughs with him at Engine 9 and there was never a dull moment. Ed will truly be missed.

A long time friend from high school and Army. My deepest sympathy to the family.

To Valerie, Eddie, Vicky



We are so very sorry for your loss.



Carl and Gloria Klimek

Ed, was one of my groomsman at our wedding in May 1953, at St. Gregory's Church. He and I shared many childhood menories. A class person who understood the word "friend".

Our sincerest sympathies to the family and Emel. Eddie was one of a kind and will be greatly missed. I had the privlege to know, work, and play with him. What a time we had at Engine 110 and at O'Hare field on Engine 9! He was always there for advise except on the tee box, where he demanded silence. We'll never forget you. God Bless

Eddie,

Sorry to hear about your father. He was a great man and always good to me. I remember sleeping over at the firehouse on Foster and him letting us ride with him on the truck. He will be missed.



If you or your family need anything, let me know.

Eddie Jr and family

sorry for your loss

margie mitchem

Eddie lived a rich life surrounded by great friends and family, and his humor and zest for life was contageous. I feel blessed to have know him.

Please accept my condolence at Ed's passing... many years ago, a picture of Ed appeared in the Chicago newspapers rescuing a frightened cat... when I spoke to him about the "teasing" he was getting about the picture he said, "All I want is what's good for The Job." That was his attitude everyday in the Firehouse. Real Men... Real Firemen like Ed Gron are rare.

Dear Emel,



You are in our thoughts and prayers in this difficult moment.



with all our love

Flavia & Panos

Dear Emel

You have done everything you could for Eddie.You are a remarkable women.My deepest sympathies to you.

Dear Emel,

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know you are in my prayers.

Knew Ed and worked with him on CFD.

He was a good fireman.

Emel - our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Bob and Anne

On behalf of the entire McGovern family; We wish to express our deepest sympathies to Eddie's family and friends. Good-bye old friend, we will see you on the other side.

Dear Emel

My sincerest sympathies to you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.



God Bless

June

I'll always remember Eddie's humor and great stories. He had a wonderful zest for life and loved all of his friends. He will be truly missed at the yacht club and wherever there's a party. He enjoyed life to the fullest - an example to all of us.

We always enjoyed Eddie's company -he was a great story teller whose

humor and zest for life will be missed!

Is "gentle giant" a good way to describe Eddie? I think so. I didn't know him very well, but that didn't stop me from recognizing a good man who feared little and lead his life the way he saw fit--something that unfortunately can't be said for all us.

We will think of you every time we see a boat on Lake Michigan, every time we see a skier, or a golfer. Rest in peace, Eddie.



Sel

I was glad to have Eddie Gron as my partner at Rescue Station #3 (Eng. #9/Sqd. #7)at Chicago's O'Hare IAP. We had a great time sitting around & talking about many things in life. I loved listening to the stories about the old "Gunnison Club". He was a funny guy & often made me laugh. I very much enjoyed snow skiing with him on Majestic Mountain in WS. He lived life to the fullest on or in the water... CFD Retired Captain

Emel,

Please accept my sympathies on Eddie's death.



Donna

I will miss the many good times and adventures Eddie and I have shared.

If there is another side I know he'll make his mark there to as he has here on earth - he certainly had a great ride - and I miss my good friend.

How we will miss Edie at the harbor!! His big smile and great attitude were always a welcome sight and he knew no strangers. We will remember him always as a wonderful friend and he will be in our hearts. My deepest sympathies to his family and Emel.

I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Eddie Gron. You and your family are in my prayers.

We wish to extend our love and sympathy to Eddie's loved ones. My Sigma Chi Brother will be greatly missed.

Ed Gron was a wonderful and amzing Grandfather! I just wish I could have spent more time with him!!! I didn't know much about my Grandfather, but I felt close to him whenever I talked to him! I love him very much... And he sure knows that he will be missed!!!

Always Your Granddaughter

Kyra Henley

Sorry to hear a loss of a long time friend from High School. My deepest thought are with the family during this sad time.