Ed is survived by his loving wife Luella “Lue” and their daughter Sher of Fernie, BC; as well as his sisters: Theresa and Rosalind; and his brothers: Leonard and Eric.

He was predeceased by his son Steven; and his siblings: Francis, Norbert, Helmuth and Margot.

Ed was born to Fritz and Maria Kathol of Rockyford, one of nine children. Ed was a career member of the RCMP for 25 years, spending the majority of his time in British Columbia, with his last post being in Fernie, where he retired as a Staff Sergeant in 1981. Ed was community minded, serving as a Town Council Member in Fernie, and a Director in Area A of the Regional District of East Kootenay, and had been a Coroner during his time in Fernie.

In his personal life, Ed was a man of may interests and talents. He loved to entertain friends and family. He built two of his homes, loved playing sports, and music, and enjoyed hunting.

Ed will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

As per his wishes, no funeral service will be held. An Interment Ceremony will take place in Rockyford at a later date.