Edward Feddern

EDWARD FEDDERN

Marion

Edward Feddern, 82, of Marion, passed away Feb. 24, 2016, in Florida. A Celebration of Life service will be 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 29, at First Presbyterian Church of Marion, with a visitation held one hour before.

Edward, the son of Edward Sr. and Neva (Oliphant) Feddern, was born March 16, 1933, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Edward went to Franklin High School, graduating with the class of 1951. Upon graduation, he worked as a painter for Iowa Manufacturing, and then joined the Army. In 1953, he married the love of his life, Kaye Lambert. From this union, three daughters were born. Edward then continued to work for Iowa Manufacturing for 45 years until his retirement in 1996. Edward had been a member of First Presbyterian Church of Marion for many years. He was a major Hawkeye and Cubs fan.

Edward was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Edward was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Norm Feddern, Don Feddern and Gary Feddern; sisters, Jayne Zitek, Pat Penrod and an infant sister.

Those left to cherish Edward's memory are his wife of 62 years, Kaye Feddern; daughters, Deanna (Richard) Delp, Donna Feddern and Sheryl (Mike) Sanders; sister, Peggy (James) Bacher; brother, Dick Feddern; sisters-in-law, Carole (Bill) Donohue and Carol Feddern; grandchildren, Amy Penrod, Melissa Delp, Jared Strait, Sarah Jordan, Emily Hahn, Corina Sanders, Derek Strait and Jesse Sanders; 13 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and all his Clearwater Beach friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the family.

Online condolences may be directed to the family at www.cedarmemorial.com under Obituaries.