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Edward R. Sharpsteen
May 4, 1938 - July 4, 2024
LOCKE - Edward R. Sharpsteen, 86, formerly of Locke, passed away on July 4, 2024 in Stuart, FL.
He was born on May 4, 1938, a son of the late Rodney and Kathleen "Kye" (Lisdell) Sharpsteen.
Ed served most honorably with the U.S. Military for 25 years, retiring in 1980 as a Technical Sergeant with the U.S. Air Force. He served previously with the 11th Airborne Division of the U.S. Army (1955-58) and the U.S. Army Reserve (1959-61), enlisting thereafter with the Air Force and serving throughout the Vietnam War.
Returning home, he further served his community for several terms as Town of Locke Highway Superintendent. He was a life member of the Clifford Galbraith Post #7127, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), Moravia, and was also a member of Carrington-Fuller Post 800 American Legion, Groton.
He is survived by his wife, Melanie (Bancroft) Sharpsteen; one son, SGM (Ret.) William R. Sharpsteen; four stepchildren: Julianne Rieks, J. Jess Rieks, Sheila Rieks Saxton and Joan Rieks Weir; and a very extended Sharpsteen family.
Graveside services with Military Honors will be held at 3:00 PM on Thursday, August 22, 2024 in Bird Cemetery, Locke.
Local arrangements are with the Shurtleff Funeral Home, and online condolences may be shared at www.shurtleffservices.com.
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