Daniel E. Edgar

Daniel E. Edgar, 87, of Elyria, died Tuesday July 29, 2025.  He was born February 23, 1938 in Rittman, OH and was a 1956 graduate of Firelands High School.  From 1956-1958, he served with the US Navy and was employed as an electrician with I.B.E.W. Local #129, retiring in 2003.  Daniel was a member and past master of Elyria Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite Valley of Cleveland Al Koran Shrine, Lorain County Shrine Club, Lorain County Shrine Fire Brigade, Elyria Amvets Post 32 and the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels.  His hobbies included collecting antique marbles, woodworking and working with stained glass. 

Daniel is survived by his wife, Conna; daughter, Connie (Brian) May of Fort Wayne, IN; son, Charles (Kathy) Edgar of Cuyahoga Falls; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; three step-children; five step-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren; sister, Judith Dixon and several nieces and nephews.  

He was preceded in death by wife, Lois Jean in 2007; daughter, Deanna Hernandez in 1991; a brother, Ralph Edgar and parents, Roland and Ethel Edgar.

Friends will be received Thursday, August 28, 2025 from 1:00 pm until the time of a 2:30 pm Masonic service followed by a 3:00 pm memorial service at Dicken Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 323 Middle Avenue, Elyria.  Hirsch Chizever will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Children’s Erie, 1645 West 8th Street, Erie, PA 16505 or Elyria Masonic Lodge, c/o 1205 Limerick Lane, Grafton, Oh 44044.

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