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Edward Loder Obituary
Edward Robert Loder, 83, passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2011, at home surrounded by his loving family. He and his beloved wife Catherine (Allison) Loder were married 51 years. Born in Reading, PA he was the second son of the late Edward and Elizabeth (Markowski) Loder. He completed Wyomissing Polytechnic Institute, working as a tool and dye maker until enlisting in the US Army as a medic. He graduated magna cum laude from Ohio State for undergraduate and magna cum laude from Penn State for his Masters. As a school psychologist in the Allentown School District for 33 years he touched many lives. He truly lived his life by the Golden Rule. Dedicated to his wife and six daughters, he placed their needs before his own. Upon retirement, he and Catherine delighted in helping to raise ten grandchildren. Unfailingly optimistic and kindhearted, he had a ready quip or kind word for all. Edward was a member of the Cathedral of Saint Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church for 50 years. His hobbies were collecting Bing Crosby recordings and gardening. He was very proud that his garden was featured in both the Allentown and Parkland garden tours. Survivors: Wife, Catherine; daughter, Dr. Ellen Cosgrove, husband Dr. Jeff Fahl, children Daniel, Gregory, and Julia of Albuquerque, NM; daughter, Nora Cosgrove of New Brunswick, NJ; daughter, Elizabeth Polony, husband Andrew, children Andrew and Christopher of Whitehall, PA; daughter, Mary Youndt, husband Larry, children Kathryn and David of Macungie; daughter, Kathleen Brand, husband Colin, children Mary and Emily of Whitehall; daughter, Theresa Loder, husband Joe, son, Michael of Allentown. He was predeceased by his brothers, James and Joseph; and his sister, Virginia (Loder) Fox. Services: Memorial, 11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 21, prayers and eulogy, Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Home, 17th & Hamilton Streets, Allentown. Call 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated, 11 a.m. on Monday, May 23, Cathedral Church of St. Catharine of Siena, 18th & Turner Streets, Allentown. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia, Lockbox #1352 P.O. Box 8500, Philadelphia, PA 19178-1352 or www.giftofchildhood.org.
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Memories and Condolences
for Edward Loder
Sean Ward
May 23, 2011
Dear Liz, Mrs. Loder, Ellen, Nora, Mary, Kathy and Theresa,
I just wanted to let you know how sorry and sad I was to hear of the passing of your Dad and Husband. I have very fond memories of "Mr. Loder". His sense of humor comes to mind first and foremost and was wonderfully constant. It had just enough quirkiness to really make me laugh out loud. Usually, a bit later after you had time to really think about what he had said to you. He and I would run into each other every now and then over the years at the Farmers Market and would have a brief but enjoyable conversation about the day and times at hand and I always walked away with a smile. Losing your father and husband really changes the way we look at life as it goes forward. You need to always keep in your heart the memories, moments and lessons you formed and shared together and if you do that, during good times or bad, Dad's comfort, and most of all presence, will always be with you.It works for me. All my best to you Liz, the rest of The Loder "girls" and to you Mrs. Loder during this very difficult time.God Bless
Tom Shade
May 22, 2011
On behalf of my mother, Bob's cousin Ruth, and me I would like to express our condolences to the family. I fondly remember the Loder family gatherings at Maier's Grove in Blandon. My mother wanted to send a card, but did not have your address... I'm sure you will forgive her.
ginny and art kamin
May 22, 2011
to the entire loder family:although we have not seen many of you since ellen and jeff and children lived in fair haven--we recall, with great affection, each of you. we are sending our heartfelt condolences and deep sympathy. it was always a great pleasure to be with you, catherine, and ed with sparkling conversation. we have been happy to maintain a friendship with our beloved ellen and jeff and to stay in close touch with nora. to have been the patriarch of such a magnificent family speaks volumes about ed. may wonderful memories of times spent together sustain you in this difficult time and beyond. --with our love to all, ginny and art kamin, fair hevan
Maureen (Pavlik) Roman
May 22, 2011
Mrs. Loder and Family -
Since visiting with you yesterday morning I have been only thinking of the legacy of love Mr. Loder has left for you all to share. What a tribute to you both as parents to have fostered a physician, nurse, teacher, teacher, teacher, and judge - all providing SERVICE to others. I wish each of you peace as you support eachother in true "Loder" style!
Carol Villa
May 22, 2011
Mrs. Loder you do not know me but I am your neighbor two doors up, Ed was a wonderful man I just realized my son went to him for some counseling when he was 8 years old and I never knew Ed was the very Special man who helped my son grow into the strong minded man he is today! I only realized it when I read Ed's obituary, I said Oh my God that's Ed Loder who counseled Donald our son! What a great man Ed was, he also was a customer of mine at The Allentown Fairgrounds Farmers Market, he would play Lottery for you and say , Now this is what my wife wants and don't make an error or I will be in trouble, and then he would laugh out loud, because he made a joke about it and we laughed. I enjoyed talking to Ed when he was out gardening, I will miss Ed he was very Special to me, he helped my child, and for that God truly has one more Angel in Heaven. Rest peacefully my friend, I will never forget you. Condolences to the Family, and may God Bless you All.
Eileen (Carr) Williams
May 21, 2011
Mrs.Loder, Ellen and the rest of the Loder family,Our deepest sympathy to all of you on the passing of Mr.Loder. I have so many wonderful memories of spending time in your home as a teenager with Ellen and later after Bob and I were married and had a family of our own. Your home was always such a warm, welcoming place. Mrs. Loder, Bob and I decided when our children were very young that we wanted to be the same kind of parents that you were and have the same kind of friendly, loving home. You and Mr.Loder were truly our role models. Mr Loder touched so many lives. I feel blessed that he was a part of mine. He will be missed
Maureen (Pavlik) Roman
May 20, 2011
To All the Loder Girls -
The passing of Mr. Loder leaves a hole in in the heavenly sky through which the stars' brightness and his spirit will shine back to each of you. Like so many others, his presence in my early years is so vividly memorable. I will never forget all of the school mornings he would fling open the door and invite me in while he was preparing breakfast for each of you. He'd be wearing an apron and holding a spatula while frying eggs or flipping pancakes and the girls would be in various states of getting dressed in uniforms eating breakfast. Your home was such a welcoming and fun place - full of family and love. I hope those memories and that love sustain you as you honor his life and many accomplishments.
Colleen Goddess Poehler
May 20, 2011
Dear Mrs. Loder,
As Liz's friend for many years, I loved coming to your home. The love inside could be felt from the front door. The raucous laughter, the singing, the stories...all of it magical. The love and respect between you and Mr. Loder was so tangible. I remember hoping I'd find a man to love me the way he so obviously loved you. God bless your wonderful memories.
May 20, 2011
Dear Liz and family,
Your Dad was such an influence on so very many of your friends and his students. I will never forget his wry sense of humor or the love he had for all his girls. I am sure you are all feeling the loss but heaven has gained a personable, caring, funny, unique angel. My prayers are with you.
Lynn Anne Yori
Maureen Cadden White
May 20, 2011
Mary and Family, Hold fast to all the good times ,they truly will help in the days ahead. Cherrish those family times and share it helps. God Bless you and yours,everyone is in our thoughts,prayers. May God hold you all in his heart. Slan , Maureen Cadden White
Phillip Fluck
May 20, 2011
Miss Loder ( Polony ), I am sorry to hear about your Dad. I know what you are going through .I lost 2 Grandfather in 6 months.My prayer are with you and your family.
From a long ago student(Phillip Fluck)
David Kmetz
May 19, 2011
Our sincere condolences to the Loder family - from David Kmetz (Kathleen's high school & college classmate) and his mother Helen Kmetz (retired William Allen guidance secretary)
The Tran family.,
May 19, 2011
The Tran family want express our sympathy to Mrs. Loder and extened family. Especialy to Mary, Larry. katie and David. May he rest in peace.
Hiep n family.
Pam (Kunkle) Williams
May 19, 2011
Dear Liz and Teresa:
So sorry to read of your father's passing. I remember you both talking so fondly about your parents during our days at the "Nut Hut". May the memories of your Dad and the love and support of your families bring you comfort during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
jimmy gallen
May 19, 2011
my heartfelt and most sincere condolences go out to the loder family during this most difficult time. mr. loder was a gem of a guy and always went out of his way to make people feel welcome and his sense of humor was legendary.
jimmy gallen
Joan Thomas and Family
May 19, 2011
Mary and Kathleen, I wanted to express my sympathy and let you know that your family is in our prayers.
May 19, 2011
Mrs. Loder, I know I already wrote something, but I wanted to say one more thing. You know me, I've never been at loss for words.This is a great memory I have of Ed. When the Great Allentown Fair came every August, I used to have a lemonade stand on the corner of 19th and Chew. Ed was taking Misty for a walk and bought a lemonade from me. He suggested that I make some signs with some logos on them to draw in customers. I was only in second grade at the time, but he was talking to me like I was an adult. When grown ups address you like that it makes you feel like you matter and that what you are doing is important. So my mom took me to the Campus Shop that night and I bought a big poster board and wrote, "Beat the Heat, Buy Koolaid 5 Cents." That slogan was one of his suggestions. It may seem like a silly story, but it wasn't to me. I still have a picture of me sitting there with that sign. Grown ups tend to talk down to children and he never did that, he had this way of explaining/teaching . I remember that day like it was yesterday. Patty
Kristin & Kirk Koehler
May 19, 2011
Kathy, Liz & families,
We are so sorry for your loss. May the memories of your wonderful childhood, and the time your father spent with his grandchildren carry you through this difficult time.
Sincerely,
The Koehler Family
Naomi Hernandez
May 19, 2011
Dear Mary know that ur lose is heartfelt and I am here for anything. Ur father was gifted with so much love from everyone around him, that being family, and how he loved those grandchildren. I will nvr forget the stories you would share in the classroom. Know that he is looking down and embracing this time of need. Love you so much Mary. My heartfelt condolences to you and ur family.
Love Naomi Krystol
May 19, 2011
Mrs. Loder, I was very sad to hear that Ed had died. Whomever wrote the obituary really nailed it, he did say something nice about everyone and he really did put everyone before himself. I have so many great memories of him. He drove at 70 mph way before it was in vogue. He took all of us kids to see Young Frankenstein at the 19th St Movie theater and told everyone standing in line for the next show that it was not a movie for young children. He was actually yelling it. One night you were working 3-11 shift and Ed was trying to have a family meeting with the girls. He was threatening everyone with a fly swatter if they would not listen him. Everyone was screaming and laughing and not 1 person was listening to him. Do you remember when he painted around the bed and didn't pull it away from the wall? He was a black belt with a role of duct tape too. I remember when Liz, Theresa and I cleaned the entire basement without being asked and he took all of out for ice cream at Carvel. He was so happy we cleaned it. One day I was walking up the 19th St. hill and Ed gave me a ride home and told me it was "fortuitous" that he drove by. I never forgot that word. I learned a lot of new words from Ed...He was a lot of fun and he will be missed by a lot of people. He was practical and hard working and took a lot of joy from the simple things in life. I will see all of you on Monday, Love Patty
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