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Preceded in death by his beloved wife Sandra Arlene Leedy (nee Roberts) of 58 years whose memory he held dear every day.
Loving father to Sharon A. (Kenneth) Rachan of Homer Glen, IL,Dianne M. (Scott) Calhoun of Aiken, SC and the late Nancy L. (Paul) Talbett of Kempner, TX and forever cherished and remembered by his grandchildren John (Alisa) Rachan of North Aurora, IL and Steven (Megan) Rachan of Tinley Park, IL and adored by his great granddaughters: Eliana, Ava, Lucia and Lydia Rachan.
Ed was a Mechanical Engineer who retired in 1998 after a 40-year career with Industrial Risk Insurers of Chicago, IL. In his free time, he enjoyed traveling, spending time with his children and grandchildren and wonderful dinners with his friends.
Ed's faith was very important to him. He was a faithful member of Grace United Methodist church for over 40 years attending both church and Sunday School.
A memorial service will be held at a future date.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Ed's memory may be made to the American Heart Association 300 S Riverside Plaza, Chicago, IL 60606. (312) 346-4675 https://www.heart.org/en/affiliates/illinois
Arrangements by Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 44 S. Mill St., Naperville, IL 60540.
For more information, please visit www.friedrich-jones.com or call (630) 355-0213.
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