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Edward Charles Saathoff
EDWARD CHARLES SAATHOFF
Marion
Edward Charles Saathoff, 78, of Marion, Iowa, passed away Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021, at Higley Mansion Care Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Edward's wishes were to be cremated. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Edward Charles Saathoff was born on June 4, 1942, in Manchester, Iowa, the son
of Edward and Mary (Bohlken) Saathoff. He graduated from Mount Vernon High School. Ed enlisted and proudly served in the U.S. Army. Ed was passionate about Corvettes and enjoyed working on them. Ed never met a stranger and was a friend to many. He was caring, generous, a loving brother, frugal and, above all, always had a smile on his face. Ed will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
He is survived by his siblings, Mary Prenosil of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, John Saathoff of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Bill (Jane) Saathoff of Colorado and Richard (Barbara) Saathoff of Wisconsin; and loving nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be directed to the family.
They would like to thank all the staff at Higley Mansion Care Center and UnityPoint St. Luke's Hospice for all their tender and loving care given to Ed.
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