Preceded in death by his wife, Bertha Survived by son & daughter-in-law, Lyle & Janice Edwards and daughter & son-in-law, Mary & Dan Markel; grandchildren, Jeff & Diane Edwards, Tim & Amie Edwards & Kyle Markel; great grandchildren, Ashley, Austin, Lucas; numerous nieces & nephews. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, December 14 at 10:00 AM., St. Bernard Catholic Church, 3601 North 65th Street, Omaha, Nebraska. Visitation Friday, 6:00-8:00 PM at Braman Mortuary, 72nd Street Chapel. Interment Calvary Cemetery with military honors by Benson VFW Post 2503. Memorials suggested to Wounded Warrior Project www.woundedwarriorproject.org or donor’s choice. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, December 14 at 10:00 AM., St. Bernard Catholic Church, 3601 North 65th Street, Omaha, Nebraska. Visitation Friday, 6:00-8:00 PM at Braman Mortuary, 72nd Street Chapel. Interment Calvary Cemetery with military honors.