Edward-Berner-Obituary

Edward Berner

Chicago, Illinois

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Edward "Eddie" Berner, known as "Chicago Eddie" the number one blues fan of Chicago, passed away Sept. 10, 2007 after a long illness. He will be remembered for his love of people, the blues community and the City of Chicago. Despite his disabilities he was always a regular at...

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Eddie with his Nunber One Blues Fan award

Eddie - Thinking of you as this years's Blues fest starts. I know you'll be there right up front.

The Chicago Blues scene will never be the same! We'll miss ya Eddie.

Dear Eddie, I still got the Blues for You. Once we had made a photo, the number one Bluesfan from Germany and the number one from the whole world, you Eddie. I saw You every year on the Festival. Your life was an inspiration for me, I'm from Germany by the way...

Chicago's loss is Blues Heaven's gain. Thanks for the great times, Eddie.

I will miss Eddie and will remember him each time I go to a club, Blues Fest or a fundraiser for the Coalition for the Homeless.

I went to Eddie's memorial service Sunday night and it was a great tribute to a simple man who loved the Blues and loved the people who played the Blues. They loved him too. The house was packed with performers, friends, fellow Blues lovers and family.

I will miss Eddie's phone calls and his annual birthday party but I was lucky to know "Chicago's...

wow. an amazing memorial for an amazing person. sincerely, amy (lynn and lenore's daughter)

EDDIE!
I will miss seeing you at the clubs.

I didn't know Edward verry well but if he was a friend of the blues he was a friend of mine, thanks Eddy

Eddie-Will miss your phone calls. You were a great fan. Always made us smile. Now you're with some great musicians. Say Hi to Junior, Luther, Albert, Twist, Tyrone, & the rest of the guys for me. See you again some day.