Edwin Earle Obituary

Earle, Edwin "Ed", "Ace", "Big Guy", age 81, U.S. Navy WWII Veteran, beloved son of the late Harry and Lillian, dearest and loving friend of Beverly Giovenco, beloved cousin of Doris (John) Ruchalski and the late Arlene (the late David) Plaza, also survived by seven second cousins, fond former husband of Darlene Claussen. 1945 Graduate of Schurz High School and member of their Athletic Hall of Fame with five letters, Graduate of Loyola University in 1950 and member of their Basketball Hall of Fame, Pro and Semi-Pro Basketball Player, member of "Ye Old Has Beens" - 1997-2002, member of Park Ridge "Over The Hill Gang" 16" Softball Team, member of the Chicago 16" Softball Hall of Fame - 1997, longtime member of the Des Plaines Elks Club. Retired after 26 years with Yellow Freight Co. in their District Sales Division. Memorial visitation Friday, April 3, 3:00 to 9:00 p.m., at Ryan-Parke Funeral Home, 120 S. Northwest Hwy. (2 blocks. S. of Touhy), Park Ridge. Family and friends will meet Saturday, April 4, for a 10:00 a.m. memorial Mass at St. Juliana Church, 7201 N. Oketo (at Touhy), Chicago. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ed's name to Misericordia Home, St. Juliana Church or Fr. John Smith-Standing Tall Foundation are appreciated. Info. www.ryan-parke.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 2, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Edwin Earle

36 Entries

April 5, 2009

We have good memories of fun in Florida with our former brother-in-law. Sympathy to all his Chicago friends and family.

Mark and Carolyn Mollers, Rapid City, SD

love you and miss you

Diand and John Zez

April 3, 2009

Our Dearest Eddie:

To one of the "coolest" relatives I ever knew...we are going to miss you! You may have come from a small immediate family, but your friends made that family ever large. And we all love you!

Stories, all the time stories....your life was filled with many close family and friends. I heard stories about the "McDonalds group", your golf game, your travels, sports and your friends....

Stories, you were good with stories...well here is a story for you - if memory serves me right - this was a long time ago.

You purchased a dog - an old english sheep dog I believe. I'm thinking the name was Panda. It took 3 "Pandas" to find one that was just right. One was an attack dog as a pup, the next was afraid of people and hid behind the couch, and the third was just right.

It may have taken 3 dogs to find the perfect one, but you had no trouble finding the meaning of life right from the get go. You worked hard and enjoyed life to the fullest, leaving behind many memories with family and friends. We all will be reminscing about you for a long, long time.

Love, Diane and John

Darlene Claussen

April 2, 2009

I feel blessed to have been part of your life.
Love, Darlene

Ron and Stephanie Wink

April 2, 2009

To Doris and Family:

We have been friends with Eddie for over 30 years. He was very unique – Everyone loved Ed – how could you not – He was funny and at times could be absurd but that’s what made us love him so much – that’s what made the “big guy”. He always made us laugh and want to be around him. No one could exaggerate a story better than Ed or instigate an argument better and then sit back and laugh like he did.

He has left us with a legacy of memories that will warm our hearts forever. And every time we think of him it will bring a smile to our faces.

Eddie has now “gone home” but he will never leave us. His spirit will always be there looking over us, warming our hearts and making us smile.

Our prayers are with the family at this time of sadness.

Doris Ruchalski

April 2, 2009

Eddie,
We grew up together during the poor times and you were like the big brother I never had. I am so glad I could be there for you and help you in your later years. I certainly will miss you.

Cousin Doris

JJ Ruchalski

April 2, 2009

Eddie you will be missed!!!!

JJ