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William Edgeman Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Feb. 4 to Feb. 6, 2010.

Nov. 10, 1927 - Feb. 2, 2010

ANDERSON — William M. Edgeman, 82, of Anderson, died Feb. 2, 2010, at Community Hospital following an extended illness.

He was born Nov. 10, 1927, in Anderson, and was a lifelong Anderson resident. He graduated from Anderson High School in 1945 where he was a cheerleader in 1944 and 1945. He attended Duke University, Purdue University and GMI Tech where he graduated in 1950.

He worked at Delco Remy 47.7 years before retiring in 1992 as Senior Project Engineer.William served in the U.S. Navy as a Midshipman.

He was the president of Franklin Grade School P.T.A. He was a Master Mason and was a member of Mount Moriah 77 F and AM where he served on the Reception Unit. He was a member of the Indianapolis Valley of the Scottish Rite; Anderson Scottish Rite; Indianapolis Murat Shrine; Madison County Shrine Club where he was on the Desert Patron and Transportation; Murat Legion of Honor and Order of Quetzalcoatl, American Legion Post 127; Elks Lodge 209; Order of Eastern Star Lodge 154.

He was a member of and usher for First United Methodist Church.

Survivors include his four children, Bruce (Vickie) Edgeman of Zephyrhills, Fla., Kristie (Norman) McCleery of Anderson, Joel (Young) Edgeman of Alexandria, Va., and Elaine Orr of Daleville; 11 grandchildren, Becky (Jason) Nottingham of Noblesville, Jenny (Marvin) Ulmet of Ellettsville, Carolyn Stombaugh of Alexandria, Va., Kelly (Kevin) Harris of New Paris, Ind., Amanda (David) Vroegindewey of Hixson, Tenn., Stephanie Orr of Muncie, Elizabeth Edgeman of Zephyrhills, Fla., Charles Stombaugh of Alexandria, Va., Jessica McCleery of Anderson, Staci Orr of Daleville and Jakki Orr of Muncie; five great-grandchildren, Erik Vroegindewey, Ian Nottingham, Olivia Edgeman, Kolten Harris and Addilyn Ulmet; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Norma "Tiger" (Holloway) Edgeman, on Nov. 18, 2004; his parents, Lawrence and Jessie Ray (Love) Edgeman; infant sons, Jeffrey Lee and Jon Lawrence Edgeman; a granddaughter, Julie Edgeman; and two sisters, Betty Turner and Ida Thompson.

Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Rozelle-Johnson Funeral Service with the Rev. Donna Goings of First United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in Anderson Memorial Park Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today with a Masonic Service by Mount Moriah Lodge at 5:30 p.m. at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be given to First United Methodist Church or Madison County Shrine Club.

E-mailed condolences may be sent to [email protected] or posted online at www.theheraldbulletin.com.

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February 6, 2010

Sharlet South posted to the memorial.

February 5, 2010

William (Bill) Turner posted to the memorial.

February 5, 2010

Mark & Julie Schulte posted to the memorial.

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Sharlet South

February 6, 2010

To the Edgeman Family,
My first memory of Bill is seeing Bill and Tiger dancing while I was singing in the Nite Life Band at the Holiday Inn over 25 years ago. I don't think I ever saw one of them without the other one being nearby. They had the kind of devotion for each other that is only written about in romance novels and that very few ever realize.
I can't think of Bill without seeing Tiger or Tiger without picturing Bill.
A wonderful compliment to give to anyone.
I would see them daily at lunch at the Madison County Shrine Club and tease Tiger about never cooking for Bill.
I remember Tiger's birthday being Halloween and they were always out celebrating. Bill was such a kind man and you could see the love he had for Tiger just by looking at him.
I know this is Bill's guestbook, but anything I could write about him would have her name in the message. AND--he would want it that way, expect it to be that way and nothing would make him happier.
Thanks Bill and Tiger. You set the bar for the rest--and we were all watching.
To the Edgeman family, my thoughts are with you.

William (Bill) Turner

February 5, 2010

To the Edgeman Family,
My family's thoughts and prayers are with you all, and I wish I could be there for you. My mother (Betty Edgeman Turner) always told me I was named after 3 great men. William, (my Uncle Bill) Lawrence (my Grandfather, Uncle Bill's Father) and Turner (my Dad Delbert) I've always tried to remember that, and tried to live up to those 3 Great men. I'm glad that my family, Wife and Daughters got to know my Uncle Bill better, if ever so briefly the last couple years at the Edgeman Family Reunions in 08/09. I know we will all miss and love him. May we all meet again in Heaven.
Bill, Chris, Melissa, Amanda Turner

Mark & Julie Schulte

February 5, 2010

To Joel and family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Your Dad was always nice to me when I came over to play as a kid. When I wanted to check that I had Joe's correct email address a few years ago, I remember going over to see him and he was very engaging and invited me in to chat for a while. I can't recall if it was plates or spoons or what exactly, but he spent some time showing me the collectibles your Mom had accumulated on the dining room walls. I could tell that he was fond of her and missed her a lot. So I am sure he is happy now to be with her again.

Carol Whitaker

February 4, 2010

Bruce & Vickie:

It has been a long time since we have seen you but have never forgotten you. Wanted you to know our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We will not be able to be with you as Richard suffered a stroke on 12-1-09 and is still going through thereapy. I know you will miss your dad but memories are what brings us together.

Richard & Carol

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Skip and Judy Waymire

February 4, 2010

To The Edgeman Family:
We met your father and mother many years ago - on a dance floor. We also spent many good times with them at the Madison County Shrine Club.
They were always so happy and loved to have fun and be together.
We believe they are "dancing again."
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your dad will be missed.

Tom & Penny Chaille

February 4, 2010

To Kristie and family,
We regret we can not be there with you at this difficult time. Your Dad was such a kind man. We know how much you will miss him.

Jack Ke_sling

February 4, 2010

To The Edgeman Family-Many of us remember Bill as a hard working, optimistic, fun-loving person. His many deeds and good works will be missed.

Anderson Memorial Park Cemetery & Burial Vault Co.

February 4, 2010

We offer our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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