PFC Edward Franklin Druelinger

1922 - 2007  (84 years)

• Name	Edward Franklin Druelinger
  Prefix	PFC
  Birth	17 Jun 1922	Eureka, Spencer, IN
  Gender	Male
  Death	28 May 2007	South Bend, St. Joseph, IN
  	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. To send condolences or share memories, please visit www.mcgannhay.com. SouthBendTribune.com Obituary: Edward F. Druelinger June 17, 1922 - May 28, 2007 May 30, 2007 SOUTH BEND - Edward F. Druelinger, 84, died Monday in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. Survivors include daughters, Beth Bloss of Elkhart and Marilyn Hunt of Greenville, SC; son, Edward E. Druelinger of Granger; and sisters, Ethel Stevens and Edsil West, both of Evansville. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday in McGann Hay-Forest G. Hay Chapel, 435 S. Ironwood Drive, where friends may call from 6 to 8p.m. Thursday. Social Security Death Index Name: Edward F. Druelinger Last Residence: 46613 South Bend, St Joseph, Indiana, United States of America Born: 17 Jun 1922 Died: 28 May 2007 State (Year) SSN issued: Indiana (Before 1951) Indiana, Death Certificates Name: Edward Franklin Druelinger Date of Birth: 17 Jun 1922 Birthplace: Eureka, Indiana Date of Death: 28 May 2007 Time of Death: 10:15 PM Place of Death: Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, South Bend, Saint Joseph County, Indiana Marital Status: Widowed Usual Occupation: Transportation Truck Driver Residence: 1713 Robinson Street, South Bend, Saint Joseph, Indiana 46613 Education: 10th [grade] Father's Name: Bert Druelinger Mother's Maiden Name: Bertha Thurber Cause of Death: Congestive Heart Failure due to: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Other Conditions: Hypertension Informant/Relationship/ Address: Edward Druelinger / Son / 16990 Shandwick Ln., Granger, Indiana 46530 Method of Disposition: Cremation Date and Place of Disposition: 1 Jun 2007, Riverview Crematory
  Cremation	South Bend, St. Joseph, IN
  	Burial: Southlawn Cemetery Plot: Section B Lot 167 - 4c South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana, USA Inscription: Married June 30, 1942
  Person ID	I17970	Drollinger Genealogy
  Last Modified	26 May 2024

  
  

  Father	Bert Franklin "Frank" Druelinger,   b. 17 Oct 1894, Henderson County, KY d. 2 Jul 1945, Evansville, Vanderburgh, IN (Age 50 years)
  Mother	Bertha Elsie Thurber,   b. 18 Sep 1895, Luce Twp, Spencer County, IN d. 15 Sep 1982, Evansville, Vanderburgh, IN (Age 86 years)
  Family ID	F6095	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Helen Elizabeth Edwards,   b. 4 May 1918, South Bend, St. Joseph, IN d. 7 Nov 1997, South Bend, St. Joseph, IN (Age 79 years)
  Marriage	20 Jun 1942
  Children	1. Edward E. "Eddie" Druelinger   2. Marilyn Irene Druelinger   3. Elizabeth Ann Druelinger
  Family ID	F6990	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	14 Mar 2016

  
  

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  Birth - 17 Jun 1922 - Eureka, Spencer, IN Death - 28 May 2007 - South Bend, St. Joseph, IN Cremation - - South Bend, St. Joseph, IN  = Link to Google Earth

  
  

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  Headstones		Southlawn Cemetery South Bend, St. Joseph, IN
  		Southlawn Cemetery South Bend, St. Joseph, IN

  
  

• Notes

  PFC US ARMY WWII U.S. Public Records Index Name: Edward F Druelinger Birth Date: 17 Jun 1922 Address: 1713 Robinson St, South Bend, IN, 46613-3447 (1993) U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records Name: Edward F Druelinger Birth Year: 1922 Race: White, citizen (White) Nativity State or Country: Indiana State of Residence: Indiana County or City: St Joseph Enlistment Date: 24 Nov 1942 Enlistment State: Ohio Enlistment City: Toledo Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA Branch Code: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA Grade: Private Grade Code: Private Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men) Source: Civil Life Education: 2 years of high school Civil Occupation: Semiskilled occupations in fabrication of metal products, n.e.c. Marital Status: Married Height: 69 Weight: 130 U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index Name: Edward Franklin Druelinger [Edward F Druelinger] Gender: Male Race: White Birth Date: 17 Jun 1922 Birth Place: Eureka Spent, Indiana Death Date: 28 May 2007 Father: Bert F Druelinger Mother: Bertha E Therber Disability Status: Disability denied - no record of type. Type of Claim: Original SSN. Notes: : Name listed as EDWARD FRANKLIN DRUELINGER; 27 Jun 2007: Name listed as EDWARD F DRUELINGER