Memorial services for Edward N. ‘Ed’ Aduddell, 89, Lawrence, will be at 1 pm Saturday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home & Crematory, with the Rev. Nancy Thellman officiating. A visitation will follow the service. Ed died Thursday, Dec. 29, 2016, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
He was born Sept. 19, 1927, in Webster City, Iowa, the son of Edward L. and Theodosia G. Wahl Aduddell. He graduated from Des Moines North High School, and entered the service of the United States Army as a paratrooper. He attended Grinnell College, where he played football, and later re-entered the Army, serving in the Infantry during the Korean War, where he earned two purple hearts and a bronze star. He returned to Grinnell to graduate. Ed was a salesman for Celotex, and retired as sales manager in 1989 after more than 25 years of service. He was also a builder. He and his wife retired to the Lake of the Ozarks. He enjoyed building, hunting, and coaching football. He was a member of the Elks Club, the Morgan County (Mo.) Library Board, and the Gravois Mills United Methodist Church, where he helped build an addition to the church.
Ed married Nancy J. Nicolaus on June 27, 1953, in LaGrange, Ill. She survives. Other survivors include three children, David Aduddell and wife Pat, Lawrence, Jan Duffy and husband Michael, Ames, Iowa, and Robert Aduddell and wife Pam, Gravois Mills, Mo.; a sister, Mary Sowder, Coral Gables, Fla.; six grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings Joyce, John, Robert, and Charles Aduddell, and Margaret Lindquist, and one great grandson.
The family suggests memorial contributions to the Gravois Mills United Methodist Church, in care of the funeral home, 601 Indiana St., Lawrence, KS, 66044. Online condolences may be sent at rumsey-yost.com
We were sorry to learn of our good Lake neighbor. You both are missed.
Sincere Condolences To the Aduddell Family,
So sorry for your loss. May, “the God of all comfort,” be with you and your family during this time of sorrow.
With Peace and Loving-Kindness,
Dear Aduddell Family,
My thoughts, prayers, and condolences are with you during this time of mourning and celebrating the life of Ed. It has been many years this our paths have crossed, but the memories at Navajo Beach are still vivid in my mind. Ed was admired and respected by all and I am sure he is and will be missed as life continues. May God Bless You and give you peace at Ed’s passing.
I am so sorry for your loss, please accept my sincere condolences. May the God of all comfort sustain you as you await the promises found at John 5:28,29 and Rev. 21:4 where God promises to do away with all the things that cause us suffering and pain including death here on the earth forever.(Psalm 37:29) It is my sincere hope that these thoughts comfort your family at this time.
Lauraj
Scott Everson let me know of Ed’s passing. I’ve not seen your family for so many years, but I’ve always carried such fond memories of Ed’s kindnesses when we were all at Navajo Beach. Much sympathy to you for your loss.
We just heard the sad news of Ed’s passing, and want you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
The memories remain vivid of the fun times spent together on Travis Lane, and the hunting trips to western Kansas; Mr. Aduddell chewing on his cigar on those cold, crisp mornings, shotgun in hand, a Brittany Spaniel on point, and quail flying all around.
He will be missed and always remembered.
So very sorry to hear the news of your Dad, Dave. Prayers to you, Pat, and your family.
Dave, Pat, Bob, John and family
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of Ed. We always enjoyed him so much. I know this is a huge loss to your family. Our thoughts and prayer are with you.
Dave, Pat and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at the loss of your father.