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Edward "Eddie" Hrivnak

1924 - 2021

Edward "Eddie" Hrivnak obituary, 1924-2021, North Olmsted, OH

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1924

DIED

2021

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Edward Hrivnak Obituary

passed in peace on February 5, 2021 at the age of 96. Born in Lakewood, Ohio (Birdtown District) on June 27, 1924. Preceded in death by his parents Andrew and Mary (nee Scerba) Hrivnak, siblings John, Andrew and Ann. Survived by his wife of 60 years, Gail Hrivnak (nee Boyd). Father of Mary Kaye Hrivnak; Helen Christian, husband Ed and granddaughter Lauren. Edward will be fondly remembered by family and friends as a husband, loving father, Christian, patriot as a US Navy WWII veteran, distinguished teacher, coach, high school, collegiate and professional athlete and a joke teller. He was a Lieutenant in The U.S. Naval Forces, Pacific Theater during WWII serving as a Frogman (known today as a Navy SEAL.) Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church (https://secure.myvanco.com/YGM3/home) or Baldwin Wallace Athletics (https://www.b-wcommunity.net/give) Condolences may be left on Eddie's full obituary and memorial page at www.sunsetfuneralandcemetery.com

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Published by Cleveland.com from Feb. 11 to Feb. 14, 2021.

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Mary Kaye Hrivnak

February 14, 2021

Dad – I am thankful for the memories you left with me. You are always loved and never forgotten. May your soul Rest in Peace! Mary Kaye

Louise Hoehn

February 14, 2021

To Gail and the girls: My heart goes out to you for the loss of your husband and Father, Ed. How wonderful that you had 60 years of marriage together. Louise Hoehn

Ian McGregor

February 13, 2021

Mr. Hrivnak was my 7th grade gym teacher, then later a colleague and assistant Track Coach (he was the Athletic Director by then) when I returned to Roehm as a teacher and coach. He was a good man, always kind and considerate to me. His was a life well-lived, and touched many others' lives for good.

February 12, 2021

Thank you for your brave service to our country !

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