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Edward Levene Obituary
METAMORA - Edward C. Levene was born on February 23, 1933, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Virginia (Rickmann) Levene and Edward Levene. Ed proudly claimed his St. Louis heritage, until his peaceful passing at Snyder Village in Metamora on Sunday, February 23, 2020, exactly 87 years after his birth.
Ed came to his eternal beliefs as a young man at St. Louis Lutheran Grade and High School. He met his wife of 55 years, Geraldine Boecksteigel, in the same grade school. It was meant to be.
Married in November of 1954, Ed and Gerry welcomed three daughters, Teresa (Leslie) Clemmer of Peoria, Jill (Jerry Vanek) Levene of Warren, MN, and Janette (Low) Levene-Sims of Peoria. Ed served in the U.S. Air Force as a forward air controller in Korea from 1953 to 1957. Upon returning from Korea, Ed enrolled at Drake University, earning a degree in Art. Ed began exploring career opportunities that blended art with business need and found his career designing and selling business forms.
After moving to Peoria in 1971, Ed and Gerry formed Pioneer Computer Products in 1975, selling business forms and computer supplies to businesses large and small in Central Illinois. Ed retired in 2001 and focused on expanding his art knowledge, playing the trumpet and helping Gerry with agility dogs.
Ed, a lifelong Cardinals fan, whose love for the game was cemented in Sportsman Park stadium, where, as a very young man, he sold soda in the bleachers. This love grew as the Cardinals forged their extraordinary baseball history, of which he never tired of reminding anyone who knew him.
Ed was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Tom; sister, Joan Perry; and his wife, Gerry.
Ed leaves behind three children, four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Ed will be sorely missed by all.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, February 27, 2020, at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Peoria. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be at Swan Lake Memory Gardens in Peoria, immediately following the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Ed's memory to Redeemer Lutheran Church and/or Art Without Boundries, 805 Carolyn Street, Mendota, IL 61342.
Ed's memorial website and online condolences may be accessed at www.ClaryFunerals.com.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Clary Funeral Home, 3004 West Lake Avenue, Peoria.
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Madalynn L
April 5, 2022
I have no idea if anyone will see this, since it's 2022 now. My grandparents took me to an expo garden event in Peoria where I found a man painting. I was around 7 or 8 at the time. I'm 25 now. I sat and watched him paint for a while, and when my grandparents came to get me, the man gave me a watercolor painting he had been working on. I just found it again and tried to look the artist up by his signature to find he had passed. I wanted to share this memory because he made my day and made me feel so special.
Kris Davis
April 15, 2020
Jill I am so sorry to hear about your Dad, I talked to your sister here at PIP the other day and she told me that he had passed away. You know I was one of Ed's biggest fans, his art was just amazing. I took several classes with him and he was always so kind, encouraging and hilarious. He taught me so much about not being scared of watercolor! We had many, many great conversations over the years here at PIP and I just have the best memories of him, he was a true gem. Thinking of you and him, I'll miss him bringing in his art to be scanned so much, I always loved seeing what he was up to. Take care and know that he touched many many lives, mine included.
Donna Willett
February 28, 2020
Gerry, I am so sorry to hear of Ed's passing. With sympathies to you and your family. I remembered the good times we have with our dogs. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Donna Willett
February 27, 2020
Gerry, I am so sad to read about Ed's passing. He was a true gentleman and I considered him a good friend. We just moved back to the Farmington area and am trying to catch up with old friends. We had great memories of working together and sharing our experiences. One of my most vivid memories is talking about his art. God bless. Herb Stufflebeam
February 27, 2020
Ed and I were friends for 20 years. I enjoyed his stories over a glass of wine at the condo. He was a talented artist and I framed his artwork and exhibited a few pieces at the gallery in the Heights over the years.
I will miss him.
Cheryl Dean
Nurse Karen
February 26, 2020
Ed was one of my favorite residents, i would set and help him eat breakfast long after all the other residents were done and gone. He was such a kind sole. I will miss him❤ Rest In Peace Ed
Ron and Lorraine Stotts
February 26, 2020
Our prayers and sympathy to the family...we are sorry to read of your loss. Your parents are once again together and you will see them when you see Jesus Christ face to face as both just have....this is our hope...."HE is our peace." Eph 2:14
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