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Edward Cunliff Obituary

Cunliff, Edward H. Born on February 16, 1923 and passed away on March 9, 2018, at the age of 95. Beloved husband to the late Elizabeth Wilson Cunliff of 72 years; loving father of Ann Polster (Carl) of St. Louis and Jane C. Gray (Andy) of Lubbock, Texas; grandfather of five and great-grandfather of nine. Edward H. Cunliff loved St. Louis, friends, and family. He celebrated a life of gratitude. As a Navy ensign in the Pacific during World War II, he participated in the Battle of Okinawa bringing back POW soldiers from Japanese interment, and was Officer of the Guns aboard the U.S.S. Hopping. Services: All services held at Ladue Chapel and Bellefontaine Cemetery will be private. Donations may be made to Shriner's Hospital, Mary Institute Country Day School, or Ladue Chapel. Please send condolences to www.luptonchapel.com. A SERVICE OF LUPTON CHAPEL



Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Mar. 11, 2018.
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So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this difficult time.

Dave & Rhonda Lang

March 13, 2018

He was one of the most honorable men I have ever had the privilege of meeting. He will be missed.

Ruby Daugherty

March 13, 2018

Mom and I loved having dinner with your Dad and listing to all of his great stories. He had a great sense of humor and will truly be missed. Thinking of you and your great loss but know he is now with the love of his life, Betty.

William Bolin

March 12, 2018

So sorry to hear of Ed's passing. My thoughts are with you. Heartfelt condolences.

Ted Fergus

March 12, 2018

Janie and Ann- I will truly miss your dad. He was a very sweet man. Praying for all of you during this time.

Donna Miller RN

March 12, 2018

Ed will be missed, but we have so many, many wonderful memories. Love to all

Beth and John Larkin

March 11, 2018

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