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Edward C. Transue IV

FUNERAL HOME

Richard H. Disque Funeral Home

2940 Memorial Highway

Dallas, Pennsylvania

Edward Transue Obituary

DALLAS — Edward C. Transue IV, 67, of Dallas, passed away Friday, Jan. 15, 2016, at his residence.

Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Edward C. and Nell (Makinson) Transue and was a graduate of Forty Fort Junior Senior High School. He was in the last graduating class in 1966, and was also a graduate of Eureka College with a double major in History and Psychology. Edward was a teacher for many years at West Side Vocational Technical School. For some time he was owner/operator of City Butcher in Trucksville. He was a full-time farmer for the past few years on Transue Farms, which is a seventh-generation farm. Edward was a former member of the Forty Fort United Methodist Church. He was very active in Boy Scouts with Troop 155 Kingston and Scout Leader with Troop 161, Kingston. Edward was an Eagle Scout. Edward was a recipient of the District Award of Merit in Scouting. He was also a member and Master Councilor of De Molay.

Edward was preceded in death by his wife, the former Virginia Kaufman, in 2012.

Surviving are his son, Edward C. Transue V; and a sister, Margaret (Peggy) Williams, Odenton, Maryland; nieces, Elizabeth Stokes and Rebecca Wilson; great-nephew, Colin Stokes.

Funeral will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2016, from The Richard H. Disque Funeral Home, 2940 Memorial Highway, Dallas, with the Rev. Dr. William Lewis officiating. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Dallas. Friends may call 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2016, at the funeral home.

Donations in Edward's memory may be made to Celtic Hospice, 601 Wyoming Ave., Kingston, PA 18704.

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Published by Times Leader from Jan. 16 to Jan. 17, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Edward Transue

17 Entries

David Lyons

January 20, 2016

To the family of Edward Transue,
Ed was a very good friend while we were teaching at West Side Tech. I remember that he was a great man. My sympathy to all whose lives he touched.

January 19, 2016

To the family of Edward Transue~
Our family condolences go out to you and yours at this time. Although of late I knew of his activities very little, I recall his efforts to lead and guide hundreds of young men in scouting, and in life. He always tried to do his best - in this time of the world that is hugely impressive!
P. Blake Macuga (once Mrs Patricia Blake, wife of David Blake) and Family
God will grant him Respite...

Bill & Brenda Elston

January 19, 2016

We were saddened to learn of Ed's passing only hearing recently that he was in Hospice care. Being neighbors, Ed would stop by often to visit on his tractor or riding his motorcycle. I was glad to see him this past fall at the farmer's market in Dallas. The sound of his John Deere running in his fields on many a night was always a welcoming sound. Ed was a very kind man. We have a bottle of wine he made from his own vineyard of currants that he so graciously brought to us. We will drink it one day in fond memory of him. We are deeply saddened for his family's loss and for the loss of our friend & neighbor; yet our joy remains in knowing that Ed is now at peace and reunited with his wife and loved ones in the presence of our Lord. Our thoughts & prayers remain with you Eddie & with your family.

Charlene Hanson (Simon)

January 18, 2016

My prayers and condolences go out to the family. Mr. T was an awesome teacher. Theres a million good things to say about him. May you RIP Mr.T, God bless.

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January 18, 2016

So sorry for the lost of your dad. He was a big part of Boy Scout Troop #155 and a great mentor to my son Jason through his scout years and on the his Eagle Rank. Our thoughts and prays are with you during this time. Tracy & Jason Crispell

Melinda Miller

January 18, 2016

RIP, Ed. My condolences to the entire family.

Amie Reese~Hummer

January 17, 2016

My deepest condolences thoughts n prayers to the family and friends of Mr. Transue .. you will be missed by so many you were a great and generous person willing to help anyone. I remember all the tutoring sessions after school (as I attended n graduated from west side tech ) at your house or my parents house ,
All the conversations and laughs and you showing us all your train sets you collected and so on ..
May you rest in peace and meet your loving wife and Jesus at those heavenly gates and watch over all those that you loved so much ..you will always be remembered

Jonathan Stoshick

January 17, 2016

Very sad to hear of this. I met Ed when I was in high school at West Side Tech. He and I always got along really well. We would talk about hunting, building things, camping or his passion, farming. He always wanted to be a farmer! Once I graduated it was several years until we re-connected. A few years ago I was at the Wyoming Farmers Market and wouldn't you know there's Ed. I remember walking over to his stand, he looked at me and said "Jon I'm finally a farmer"! It was great to hear that he was doing what he loved. I would go to the farmers market every week and we would chat it up. Last year I noticed he was not there and I thought maybe it was just too small of a venue. I was thinking about him the other day and thought maybe in the spring I would drop by his farm and see what he was up to.
I read somewhere one time that a person is successful in life when they have the capacity to inspire others. Ed inspired me to be a student and never stop growing. I always looked up to him because he always seemed to know something about everything.

Barb Erwine-Handlong

January 17, 2016

Sincere condolences to Ed' family. He was in my graduating class at FFHS and I have fond memories of his gentle spirit and strength of character. I will continue to pray for peace and comfort for his family that only comes from our Lord Jesus.

Elizabeth Stokes

January 17, 2016

Ed Transue was the best Uncle I could have ever had. Uncle Ed and Aunt Ginger were the fun relatives who let me let loose.

Uncle Ed taught me to swim, fish, canoe, make sausage, and run a cash register. I'm sure my 10 year old "help" at his store wasn't always "helpful" but he never let on. Uncle Ed, thank you for all you taught me.

I'll miss you but I also know you'll be waiting for us in heaven.

January 17, 2016

We are sadden to hear of Mr.Transue's passing. He generously hosted picnics for the Venturing Officers Association and shared his passion for shooting sports. He will be missed.

January 17, 2016

So sorry for your loss. I'm a friend & worked with Peggy many years at the hospital. Praying for strength , peace, & comfort. Sincerely, Debbie Stone

Brent Spiegel

January 17, 2016

I'm very sorry to hear of Ed's passing. I have a lot of good Scouting and De Molay memories involving Ed. He was a good friend.

Amanda (Kretchmer) Brezovsky

January 17, 2016

Im so sorry for the loss of Mr. Transue. I knew him through boy scouts when my dad was Scout Master of troop 155. My throughts and prayers are with his family.

David Hines

January 17, 2016

Very sorry to learn of Mr. Transue's passing. He was Scoutmaster to Boy Scout Troop 161 in Kingston during the late 1980s when I was a scout, and I learned a great deal of outdoorsman skills from him.

January 17, 2016

Linda Taylor

January 17, 2016

I am proud to say that Ed and I were great friends all through high school and had many good times together. We went together on several outings. Ed was one of the people I always looked forward to seeing at high school reunions. Now I am happy to say that our next reunion will be in heaven since we both have had a relationship with our heavenly Father. See you there, Ed!
Joan (Bryant) Damerst

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