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Edward Berner Obituary
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 the many blues events around the city. He will be missed by his brother Gerald Berner; sister-in-law Harriet; family and all who came to know him. Nobody loved Chicago more. There will be a memorial service held Sunday, Sept. 16 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the B.L.U.E.S. Club on Halsted.
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Memories and Condolences
for Edward Berner
Eddie with his Nunber One Blues Fan award
Frank
June 5, 2008
Eddie - Thinking of you as this years's Blues fest starts. I know you'll be there right up front.
Lori & Don- Wisconsin Blues Society
September 20, 2007
The Chicago Blues scene will never be the same! We'll miss ya Eddie.
Georg Grill
September 18, 2007
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...
Albert Castiglia
September 18, 2007
Chicago's loss is Blues Heaven's gain. Thanks for the great times, Eddie.
William Lindeman
September 17, 2007
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 Number One Blues Fan".
Amy B
September 17, 2007
wow. an amazing memorial for an amazing person. sincerely, amy (lynn and lenore's daughter)
Don DiVito
September 16, 2007
EDDIE!
I will miss seeing you at the clubs.
Chick Willis
September 16, 2007
I didn't know Edward verry well but if he was a friend of the blues he was a friend of mine, thanks Eddy
Willie Hayes
September 16, 2007
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.
Bob Jones
September 15, 2007
Eddie WE Will Miss You When ever i would see you at the blues clubs i knew it was going to be a real blue party because you was a real blues man Bob Jones The Songwriter
Jill Dollinger
September 15, 2007
Such a sweet soul. It was always refreshing to see such ethusiasm about the Blues. Eddie your spirit will be remembered.
Amy van Singel
September 14, 2007
Miss ya, Eddie. I took your photo a bazillion years ago, at one of the early ChicagoFests. (Pre-Chicago Blues Festival, 1983). We'll meet each other again, for sure. Thank you for loving the blues.
From Atomic Mama, Chicago Blues DJ
(WNUR, WNIB, WXFM)
Now in Alaska
90.3, Anchorage
also Living Blues Magazine
Big Daddy Dupree The Prince of Funk
September 14, 2007
Eddie,
I never knew your name but we have partied together many of times. I have had an 8x10 picture of you hanging in my living room among all of the other Blues greats; Muddy, BB, Eric, Howling wolf, Lonnie, Ronnie and you.
Rest in peace my brother in the Blues.
BlackJack
September 14, 2007
Eddie will be yelling at the musicians on stage from Blues Heaven now. See you at the next show Eddie!...BlackJack ("Blues Fan #2"- a distant 2nd!)
Rick Stevens
September 14, 2007
The legend is gone, but will not be forgotten. Eddie, you will be missed by all, that knew you!
Rick Stevens-'The Blues Bank'
www.wgcr.us
Kevin Johnson
September 14, 2007
The beloved Bluesman Eddie will be much missed. His genuine love for the blues was infectious and always brought a smile to my face. I will never forget Eddie!
Patti Gamble
September 14, 2007
The Blues Alliance of the Treasure Coast sends condolences for the passing of a great blues man.
The Blues Alliance of the Treasure Coast, PO Box 7192, Port Saint Lucie, Fl. 34985-7192.
Dale Haviland
September 14, 2007
Keep the wind at yer back and enjoy the ride Eddie. Friends await your arrival!
Lordy
September 14, 2007
Save me a place by the stage in blues heaven and I owe you a coke.
Robert Pasenko
September 14, 2007
So sad to hear about Eddie's passing. He was always kind to me and I always enjoyed talking to him. I was just asking about him a few days ago at Buddy's.
Patsy/Diane Security/Chicago Blues Festival
September 13, 2007
You will be greatly missed, not only at Blues Fest, but also Gospel. Rest in Peace our friend and thanks for all of the laughs
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