Edwin Henry Edler

Edwin Henry Edler (Ed) of 1411 Jeffrey Drive, Tipton, Iowa, entered eternal rest August 4, 2010 while in the care of his family and staff of Oldorf Hospice House. A celebration of Ed's life will be held Saturday, August 7, 10:30 am at First United Church of Christ, 602 Mulberry Street in Tipton. Fry Funeral Home of Tipton is serving Ed and his family and will be the site of visitation on Friday, August 6 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm. Ed was born September 29, 1926 in Lowden, Iowa to Emma (Boedeker) and Fred Edler. The youngest of six children, Ed grew up on the family farm and loved being outdoors. He graduated from Tipton High School in 1944. On September 18, 1949 he and Shirley Joan Brendes were wed in Clarence, Iowa. They had one daughter, Pamela Jo (Swarts). Following high school, Ed first worked at Tipton Ford Motor Company as a mechanic. He developed a real talent for working with people and mechanical equipment when he joined his father-in-law, Elmer Brendes, at Brendes Farm Equipment. In 1968, Ed and Shirley purchased the business and it became Edler Implement Company. Over the years, Ed was proud to serve area farmers and meet other farm implement dealers from across the United States. He and Shirley retired in 1985 when their partner, Bob Jacobsen, acquired the business. Over the years, Ed was a member of First United Church of Christ, serving as both a deacon and elder. He was also a member of the Tipton Golf and Country Club and Loyal Order of the Moose. Ed loved fishing, boating and golfing, but the people with him were equally important. Memories of Minnesota lakes, RV camping, and winters in southern Texas will be treasured by close friends and family. Ed was an avid cross-word puzzle fan, and he thoroughly enjoyed his coffee buddies. Surviving members of Ed's family include his wife of 61 years, Shirley, Tipton, his daughter, Pam, and grandchildren, Lauren and Logan, all of Marshalltown, Iowa, one brother, Myrl, of Clarence, Iowa and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Fred, and sisters, Tillie, Wilma and Emmy. Memorials my be donated to the First United Church of Christ in Tipton and online condolences may be shared at www.fryfuneralhome.com.