Egbert "Ed" VanNatter Jr.

Egbert "Ed" VanNatter Jr. obituary, Louisville, KY

Egbert "Ed" VanNatter Jr.

Egbert VanNatter Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Joseph E. Ratterman & Son - Southside on Oct. 3, 2025.

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Egbert "Ed" VanNatter Jr., 80, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2025 at UofL Mary and Elizabeth Hospital.
He was a retired Machine Adjuster for Double Envelope for 40 years, and he also retired from the Jefferson County School Board. He was an avid bowler, he played many games at Ken Bowl, and he loved watching the Dodgers.
Preceding Ed in passing is his wife of 56 years, Patsy; and parents, Egbert and Virginia (Booth) VanNatter.
Left to cherish his memory is his sister in law, Anita Templeton; sisters-in-law, Patricia Stilwill and Sandra Kay; brother-in-law, James Walter; and a nephew, Darrell Antill.
Cremation has been chosen and no services are scheduled at this time.
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