"I was 18. Had just graduated from Heelan and got a job with the Dakota County AFC. Ed was a coworker and we became good friends in spite of our age difference. His laughter and welcoming nature, his strong work ethic, his sense of right and wrong, the way he treated others and his love of family, the fun we had along with the hard work we shared, were tremendous lessons for a young kid. He was a good role model like so many great men in my world in those days. I went off to college that next January and never saw him again, but never forgot what a good man he was. About a year ago, at a church function, I saw a vaguely familiar face and asked a friend who it was. It was Ed! We had a really good visit! He was still the very good man that I knew and liked so many years ago! Thanks, my friend. Rest in peace! "
In loving memory of
Edmund "Ed" John Lux
October 27, 1924 - December 7, 2014
Edmund John "Ed" Lux entered into eternal rest peacefully on Sunday, December 7, 2014 in South Sioux City, Nebraska with his family by his side.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, December 12, 2014 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Hubbard, NE with Father Paul Albenesius officiating. Burial will be in St. John's Cemetery in Hubbard. Visitation with the family present will begin at 4:00 P.M. on Thursday, December 11, 2014 with a rosary service at 6:30 P.M., with Father Paul Albenesius officiating, and a prayer service at 7:00 P.M., with Rev. Kelly Pedersen officiating at the Mohr Funeral Home in South Sioux City, NE
Edmund was born on October 27, 1924 in rural Newcastle, NE, the son of Andrew and Alta (Gallagher) Lux. He married Joanne Quinn on September 24, 1955 in Waterbury Nebraska. He spent his life farming and raising livestock and his pride and joy were his faith, family and farming. Joanne passed away on January 11, 1978. Edmund married Dorothy Fiscus on April 1, 1989 in South Sioux City, Nebraska.
He was an active member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Hubbard, where he was an EME. He was also a member of First Lutheran Church in South Sioux City, NE, the Knights of Columbus, and he helped start the Hubbard Recreation Committee.
Edmund was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Alta Lux; his wife, Joanne Lux; and his brother, Lawrence Lux.
Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Lux of South Sioux City, NE; his children, Andy (Jan) Lux of Hubbard, NE, Dan (Cindy) Lux of Hubbard, NE, Cindy (Kurt) Hamer of Phoenix, AZ, Barry (Connie) Fiscus of Jackson, NE, and Laura (Mike) Mattson of Springfield, Tennessee; 18 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; sisters, Clara Winn of Sgt. Bluff, IA, and Mary (Marlyn) Stewart of Hubbard, NE; brother, Darrell (Carole) Lux of Salix, IA; sisters-in-law, Jeannie Kavanaugh of Dixon, NE, Marjorie Lux of Laurel, NE and Diane (Larry) Lorensen of Newcastle, NE; brothers-in-law, Bill (Donna) Sutter and Bob (Carrie) Sutter, of Grand Junction, Michigan.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Hospice of Siouxland.
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"We were so sorry to hear. We hope that you find comfort & peace with your family & friends."
"Your family is in my thoughts and prayers as you celebrate your Fathers eternal life. Peace."
"Our thoughts and prayers to you all. I always loved Eds smile and his laugh.God has every special Angel him now."
"I am so sorry to hear about Edmund! Your family has my condolences. Edmund was always friendly and was a "never met a stranger" type of person. I loved watching him dance, especially the polka---they just glided around the floor. He also had a wonderful smile and thought the world of his family. He will be missed."
"Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. Edmund had a wonderfully hearty laugh and an open ear. He always wanted to know how you were and how your family was. He will be missed!!"