Edward Curtis Mader Jr., 77

Edward Curtis Mader, Jr. went to be with the Lord on January 30, 2014.

He was born January 18, 1937, to Edward Sr. and Lillian Mader in Northhome, Minn.

Ed enjoyed reading and being around his family and friends.

He is survived by his wife, Eileen; daughter, Barbi; son, Steve; daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Bob; and three grandsons: Payten, Scott, and Alex; also brothers and sister in laws: Roger and Joyce, AK; Tony and Kathy, Calif.; John and Kay, Mont.; and Rita, Minn. Ed is also survived by numerous nephews, nieces, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward Sr. and Lillian; brother, David; and sister, Opal.