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Carl Edington Obituary
November 27, 1940 - March 11, 2017
ROCHESTER - Carl R. Edington, 76, formerly of Rochester, passed away at 10:57 a.m. Saturday, March 11, 2017 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka, Ind.
He was born on Nov. 27, 1940, in Fulton County, Indiana, the son of William and Mable (Irvin) Edington. In 2016, he married Sharon Miller, and she survives.
Carl retired from Burns Construction Company after more than 20 years of service as a Foreman. He enjoyed playing basketball and socializing with his friends.
Survivors include his wife Sharon, children Steve and wife Barbara Edington, New Mexico; Eric Edington, Bourbon, Ind.; Shayne and wife Norma Edington, Argos, Ind.; Brandon Edington, Argos, Ind.; Chase and wife Anee Edington, Goshen, Ind.; Brian Edington, Bremen, Ind.; Penny and husband Lawrence King, California; son, Craig Shireman, Argos; numerous grandchildren; brother, Ralph Edington, Rochester, Ind.; and sisters, Louise Grube, Rochester, Ind.; Evelyn Burns, Rochester, Ind. and Ruby Armstrong, Lafayetter, Ind.
He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Socha Edington, daughter-in-law Linda Edington, brothers Lester "Spider" Edington and George Edington, sister Margaret Carpenter, sister-in-law Jean Edington, and brother-in-law Howard Burns.
Funeral service will be held at 12 p.m. Saturday March 18, 2017 at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester, Ind. with Pastor Gary Clingler officiating. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will follow at Kewanna IOOF Cemetery, Kewanna, Ind.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the funeral home to assist the family with funeral arrangements.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.zimmermanbrosfh.com
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March 16, 2017
My sincerest sympathies to the family.
May the treasured memories of your loved one and the drawing close to God in prayer comfort and strengthen you during this most difficult time.
PD-GA
Matthew Mose
March 15, 2017
My deepest condolences to the entire Eddington family. Carl was a good friend n good good man.
Sincerely Matthew L Mose.
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