Fitzpatrick, Edward R.

Edward R. Fitzpatrick, 91, of Cedar Rapids, died Saturday, Oct. 6, 2012, at Living Center East after a short illness. Services: 1 p.m. Saturday at Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories. Burial, with military rites: Mount Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday.

Survivors include three daughters, Susan Fitzpatrick of Cedar Rapids, Patricia Bricco-Volden of Marion and Rebecca (Mark) Fitzpatrick-Conway of Lansing; a son, Michael (Barbara) of Solon; and two brothers, Thomas (Joan) and Donie (Lola), and two sisters, Shirley May and Barbara Driscoll, all of Arizona. He is also survived by eight grandchildren, Laine and Ryan Volden, William Fitzpatrick, Bryce and Dustyn Conway, Danielle Egan, Brookelyn and Blayke Conway; 11 great- grandchildren; and his two dogs, Mariah and Issabella.

He was preceded in death by his wife; three brothers, James T., Irving and James B.; and one sister, Judy.

Ed was born Jan. 8, 1921, in Olin, the son of James and Rena Tarbox Fitzpatrick. He married Helen M. Schmidt on March 15, 1946, in Cedar Rapids. She died in 2006. Ed was owner and operator of E. F. Construction Co., retiring from there after many years of service.

Ed was a member of American Legion Hanford Post 5 and VFW, as well as proudly serving with distinction in the South Pacific in the Army Air Corps during World War II. He was an avid golfer and especially enjoyed the time he spent with his many friends and beloved family.

A memorial fund has been established in Ed's name.

Please leave a message or tribute to the Fitzpatrick family on the Web page, www.cedarmemorial.com under obituaries.

Published Oct. 8, 2012 in The Gazette