Submitted by: Dan Rich

Edward F. Druelinger

June 17, 1922 - May 28, 2007

South Bend Tribune 5/31/2007
SOUTH BEND - Edward F. Druelinger, 84, died Monday, May 28, in Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center. He was born June 17, 1922, in Eureka, IN, and was the son of the late Bert and Bertha (Thurber) Druelinger.

He was married to Helen, who died November 7, 1997. Surviving are his three children, Edward E. (Barbara) Druelinger of Granger, Marilyn (Richard) Hunt of Greensville, SC, and Beth Bloss of Elkhart, IN; two sisters, Ethel Stevens and Edsil West of Evansville, IN; seven grandchildren, Jessica, Amy, Jeffrey, Kristin, Troy, Jared and Christopher; and two great-grandchildren, Kylee and Austin.

Edward was proud to have served his county during World War II. He was a lifetime member of VFW #1167, and he belonged to both American Legion Post 303 and the 99th Infantry Division of the United States Army. He leaves behind many memories which his family will cherish.

Friends may call today in the McGann Hay, Forest G. Hay Chapel, from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association or to the Veterans Administration.