Edmund "Ed" VANDENBOSCH

Edmund VANDENBOSCH Obituary

Age 76, of St. Paul Passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully at home February 13, 2021. Edmund was a lifelong Westsider. He was especially proud of having grown up on the Flats, and loved regaling friends and family with the many stories of his childhood spent in the neighborhood. He was dedicated to the well-being of the Westside and its inhabitants. From teaching weight training at Humboldt High School, to the many hours over many years with the Boys and Girls Club, he worked to empower the upcoming generations. Ed was a long-time member of St. Paul Men's Fastpitch League, and was ultimately inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1996. He was a proud union sheet metal worker. A "jack of all trades and master of none," may have been how Ed described himself, but the jury remains out. Aside from building additions to his home, that he decorated far and wide with stained glass he made, he had the capacity to take anything in his hands and find a way to leave it more beautiful than before. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Ed is preceded in death by his parents, Egbert and Dominga VandenBosch; brothers, Joseph, Jeffrey Sr., and Gregory VandenBosch. He is survived by his wife, Anita VandenBosch; children, Christina (Jose) Burgos and Ed (Kayla) VandenBosch; grandchildren, Dominic Burgos and Greyson VandenBosch; siblings, Bill VandenBosch, Richard VandenBosch, Johanna Gallagher, Diana (Jose Soto) Hoban, and Thomas VandenBosch; nieces, nephews, and host of other loving family and friends. Private Mass of Christian Burial Thursday, February 25 at 11:00 AM with a livestream provided by Simple Traditions by Bradshaw. 651-767-9333

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Published by Pioneer Press on Feb. 21, 2021.

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Thomas and Catalina Smith

February 25, 2021

What a wonderful man, friend and mentor to so many youth on the Westside. Ed loved and was proud of his family. His passion and guidance to so many Westside youth was and is unmatched. Our sincere condolences to his family. We lost a pillar to our community.

Bob Heitzinger

February 25, 2021

Bless you my Friend. You were a big brother to me and my family members.
I remember growing up in your house with Tom and the family. You had the BEST sounding stereo I've ever heard and still to this day nothing comes close. also, asking you to throw a couple pitches my way when we were playing ball in front of the house. And when you threw the ball with incredible speed I was lucky enough to catch it however, when I would take the catchers mitt off, my hand was about the same size as the catchers mitt. A bit swollen I would say. It was always great having you around. You will be missed.
Right now there is a huge Void in the west side for we have lost a legend! RIP friend.

The Schroeders/Westside Flats

February 25, 2021

Remembering Edmund from Westside Flats, Junior HS, and Humboldt HS and classic/muscle car shows. To his wife and family members, we are sorry for your loss. May Edmund RIP.

Jim OBrien/Willow River

February 21, 2021

Sincere sympathies to the family. I played fast pitch for Drkula's 32 with a pitcher that we called "Fast Eddie". Could this be him? I haven't seen Ed in many years. I knew him in the 70's and he was a good friend and fellow teammate. We had a lot of fun in those days. Sounds like he lived a good life! Cheers Ed.

Gary Bougie

February 21, 2021

Edmund... Memories from the Bougie Family; Where do I start? I first met Edmund when I was 10 years old. He was good friends with my older brother David Bougie. Edmond spent many days (and nights) at our house on the lower Wes´ Side . He hung out at our house after school, ate dinner with us many times AND due to his charm and wit, ultimately became good friends with the entire Bougie family including myself, my sister Linda, my brother Mark but most important my mom and dad; Joe and Bev Bougie.

Edmund was always respectful well mannered and considerate to my parents. When Edmund went to trade school, One of his first projects in his sheet metal class was to make a portable cooler. He made that cooler and gave it to us. We used it for many years.

When my brother came home after, "serving for two years" Edmund was there to greet my brother. Edmund bought `Michael´s´ pizzas (cannot get more Wes´ Side then that) for everybody to celebrate my brothers homecoming.

My father helped mentor Edmond with his pitching. And as we all know, Edmond was considered one of the best Fastpitch pitchers in the upper Midwest. My brothers and I played Fastpitch with Edmund for many many years. We played with him and against him. I think I speak for everyone when I say that it was much more fun and enjoyable to play with him, that is to say if you enjoyed winning more than losing. EDMUND THREW SMOKE!!!!!

It´s well documented that Edmond was a loving family man, a husband, a great father and grandfather, a mentor, a coach, a great athlete and a good friend. Edmund loved his friendships with people. He kept in touch with many of his friends during the years through visits, phone calls (especially with my sister Linda) or having coffee up at Gallaghers. Always smiling and quick with a story about the old Wes Side.

Edmund, you were/are a class act, an iconic Wes Sider, A loving caring human being and most of all A great father, family man and friend. Your presence shall forever be greatly missed!!!!

Sincerely and respectfully,
The Bougie´s
Gary Sr

Mike & Carrie Kinne (Sam, Ben & Bob)

February 21, 2021

Our deepest sympathies to the entire Vandenbosch Family. We have many fond memories of Ed, as we watched our kids play hockey. What a great father, husband and community man!

Gloria Torres Uribe

February 21, 2021

Sincere condolences to the family of Edmund. He will be remembered as a great & very polite man. Always greeted my husband Trinidad & myself with hug, smile & was always happy when he saw us. Trinidad played fast pitch with Edmund, as he will be remembered as one of the best fast pitch pitchers!! He was a great friend & schoolmate of my deceased sister Antonia. Rest peacefully in God´s Heavenly Kingdom. Vaya Cón Dios.

Your friends
Gloria & Trinidad Uribe Jr

Bill Luedke

February 21, 2021

So sorry for your loss, Eddy will be sorely missed, he was a good golf buddy at Thomson Oaks, gave him a golf club and he sure could hit the ball with it ,l threatened to take it back.we had alot of laughs, good times.

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