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Edward Howard “Ed” Searls

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Birth	:	6 Jul 1952 Iowa, USA
Death	:	24 Apr 2013 Akron, Plymouth County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Saint Patricks Cemetery, Akron, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.8232300, -96.5374800
Description	:	PHOTO ABOVE: Ed Searls, Playing his Guitar. . -- -- -- -- -- NAME: Ed Searls. FATHER: Walter Searls. MOTHER: Peggy (Schreiber) Searls. . PHOTO: Ed Searls, "playing a guitar." -- -- -- -- -- . In Memory of Ed Searls. . "Edward "Ed" Searls, 60, of Akron, Iowa passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at his home in Akron. . Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 29, 2013 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Akron. Reverend Roger Linnan and... Read More	PHOTO ABOVE: Ed Searls, Playing his Guitar. . -- -- -- -- -- NAME: Ed Searls. FATHER: Walter Searls. MOTHER: Peggy (Schreiber) Searls. . PHOTO: Ed Searls, "playing a guitar." -- -- -- -- -- . In Memory of Ed Searls. . "Edward "Ed" Searls, 60, of Akron, Iowa passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at his home in Akron. . Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 29, 2013 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Akron. Reverend Roger Linnan and Deacon Richard Port will officiate. Burial will follow in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Akron. Visitation with the family present will be on Sunday, April 28, 2013 from noon until 4:00 p.m. with a time of Memory Sharing at 4:00 p.m. all at Carlsen Funeral Home – Schroeder Chapel in Akron. Expressions of sympathy can be extended to the family through www.carlsenfuneralhome.com. . Edward Howard Searls was born July 6, 1952 in Akron, Plymouth County, Iowa the son of Walter and Frances "Peggy" (Schreiber) Searls. He attended grade school at St. Joseph's Catholic School in Akron and later graduated from Akron High School in 1970. Following his schooling, he began working as a mechanic for local businesses in Akron. . He married Linda Myers on May 11, 1974 in Akron. To this union, five children were born, Gabe, Amanda, Macrina, Emilee, and Dylan. They later divorced. After working for businesses in Akron, Ed later joined his father and together they operated Searls Repair in Akron. . Ed served on the Akron Fire Department for over 25 years. Ed also participated in acts at the Akron Opera House for many years. Ed loved to visit the Black Hills and most recently enjoyed taking goods out to Indian Reservation near the hills. It wasn't uncommon to stop and visit Ed and he would be playing his guitar. He enjoyed visiting with his friends and family, especially around the camp fire behind his shop. Ed also enjoyed reading about Native American history. As many know, Ed had a great "love" for Christmas and all its festivities. But most of all, he loved the times spent with his family, especially his grandchildren, who affectionately referred to him as "Papa." . Ed will be remembered for many things, but especially his keen sense of humor and his willingness to help those in need. He will be greatly missed by many. . Survivors include a son: Gabe Searls of Akron; a daughter: Amanda (Steve) Miller of Pierre, SD and their daughter, Brystol; a daughter: Macrina Searls (special friend, Sam Waterbury) of Akron and their daughter, Bella; a daughter: Emilee (Troy) Gravenish of Akron and their children, Morgan, Brooklyn, Emerson, and Aniston; a son: Dylan Searls of Akron; his uncle: William Searls of Sioux City, IA; two aunts: Dorothy Siebsen of Minneapolis, MN and Lois Willer of Akron; his faithful companion, "Sapa"; and several cousins, nieces, nephews, and many friends. . He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother: Gerald Searls; and a special uncle: Dan Searls." . [End]. . SOURCE: Carlsen Funeral Home. . -- -- -- -- --

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Edward Howard “Ed” Searls's memorial is located at: Saint Patricks Cemetery, Akron, Plymouth County, USA.
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Edward Howard “Ed” Searls death on 24 Apr 2013 in Akron, Plymouth County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.8232300
Longitude: -96.5374800

Family Members:

Parent

Walter Howard “Walt” Searls

(1915 - 2009)

Peggy Frances Schreiber Searls

(1924 - 2010)

Siblings

Gerald Joseph “Jerry” Searls

(1955 - 1961)

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