Mike Edelen

Mike Edelen obituary, Louisville, KY

Mike Edelen

Mike Edelen Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Ratterman Brothers Funeral Home - St. Matthews on Oct. 15, 2025.

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James Michael Edelen, 72, died on Saturday, October 11, 2025.
He was born December 25, 1952 in Lebanon, KY, a son of Anna Louise Edelen and Thomas F. Edelen.
Mike was a graduate of Trinity High School '71 and Western Kentucky University '75, where he was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. He began his real estate career at the age of 21 when he purchased his first investment property with the money he earned starting from his newspaper route. He became a Realtor in 1977 and a licensed broker in 1987. He continued to grow and manage his real estate holdings until his retirement.
He married Denise Marie Ryan on June 13, 1987 and they had four children. As a loving father he spent many years donating his time, talent and treasure to his children's activities and causes including Holy Spirit School, Trinity High School, Sacred Heart Academy, Catholic Charities of Louisville, Hand in Hand Ministries, and Crusade for Children.
He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Denise, and their four children, Alex (Brittany), Scott (Misti), Eric (Elizabeth), and Meredith Middleton (Trevor). Left to cherish his memory are his four grandchildren, Josie, James, Whitley, and Lucas. Mike is also survived by his brother Glenn (Leah), sister Ann and many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
His Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m., Saturday, October 18 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 3345 Lexington Road, with burial to follow in St. Michael's Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3-7p.m. Friday, October 17 at Ratterman Funeral Home, 3711 Lexington Road, "In St. Matthews".
As described by many of his friends, Mike was known for his "kindness, generosity and loving devotion to his friends and family". Expressions of sympathy may be made to Holy Spirit Catholic Church and the Trinity High School Foundation.
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Stephen Steilberg, O.D.

October 16, 2025

Mike was a great guy and I am sad that he left this world so early. He was an honest man who was full of pride for his children. He was very kind and gave me great advice over the years concerning my Highlands house which I purchased from him in 2003. May he rest in the arms of Jesus, forever.

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