Edward “Ed” Lindlar, age 91 years, passed away February 1, 2020 at his home in Chapman, KS.
He was born to Aloysius and Elizabeth (Flach) Lindlar on October 21, 1928, at their home in Chapman, KS. He grew up with his brother Ignatius ("Bill") and his sister (Vivian). He attended grade school and then graduated from Dickinson County Community High School in 1947.
After graduating, Ed worked on a section of Chapman for Union Pacific Railroad for four years. In 1951, Ed joined the United States Army and was assigned in Construction Engineers and was stationed at Fort Bliss, TX, Fort Hood, TX and Camp Polk, Louisiana. Ed was honorably discharged in 1953 as a Private First Class. Upon returning to Chapman, he went back to work with Union Pacific Railroad for another four years. He then worked on a farm west of Chapman for Raymond Wood for 14 years and then worked as a night watchman and custodian at Chapman High School until retiring in 1996.
Ed never married but was close to his family. He enjoyed spending time with his sister, Vivian and her family, niece Debbie (VanDaWalker) Pelfrey and great niece Heather and great nephews, J.D and Tommy. Later, he would take his great-great nieces, Harley and Tori, for rides in his truck, to the city park and enjoyed watching Harley ride her bike. He loved the outdoors, fishing, and especially loved taking his family through the country to look for deer, raccoons and other wild animals.
He loved to ride around town in his old pick up and wave to all he passed. He never met a stranger and would give the shirt off his back. He will be long remembered and missed very much by friends and family.
Ed was a lifetime member of St. Michael's Catholic Church.
He is survived by his niece, Deb Pelfrey, Chapman; great niece, Heather Pelfrey, Chapman and great nephew, Tommy Pelfrey, Abilene; Great-great nieces Harley and Tori Pelfrey, Chapman, Great-great nephew, Noah Pelfrey, Abilene.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Robert and Ignatius; sister Vivian Van Da Walker; and great nephew, J.D. Pelfrey.
The rosary and visitation will be Monday, February 3rd with rosary at 6:00 p.m. and visitation until 7:30 p.m. The funeral Mass will be Tuesday, February 4th at 10:30 a.m. All will be at St. Michael's Catholic Church, 210 E. 6th St, Chapman, KS
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Dickinson County Home Health and Hospice or St. Michael's Catholic Church in care of Londeen Funeral Home, PO Box 429, Chapman, KS 67431.