- Born on: July 2, 1932
- Departed on: September 13, 2016
- Resided in: Stratford, IA
Edward Lee Vinchattle
Edward Lee Vinchattle age 84 of Stratford passed away peacefully at his home on September 13, 2016 surrounded by family.
He was born on July 2nd 1932 to Elmer and Violet Vinchattle in Slifer, IA. He worked for Carl Peters Construction building 3 houses in Stratford and surrounding areas. In 1958 Ed married Geraldine Ulrick at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Ia. After marriage he continued working in construction and for the Boone Railroad. He was employed for 18 years at the Dayton Ready Mix. He completed his working years working for the Stratford Co-op until his retirement. Upon retirement he drove the activity bus for the Stratford school system until he was diagnosed with cancer in 2003.
After successful treatment he lived his life to the fullest cancer free until 2015 when the cancer returned. He enjoyed the healthy years by tending to his beautiful flowers, watching his beloved Cubs and Hawkeyes and by blessing his family and friends with his love and unforgettable sense of humor.
He is survived by his wife Geraldine of 57 years, 2 sons Kirk Vinchattle of Boone and Erling Johnson (Rhea) of Washington. One daughter Tammy Johnson (Tim Allor) of Stratford. Four Grandchildren:
Colter and Cheyenne Johnson, Connor and Kaine Vinchattle. Brothers: Bobby (Dixie) Vinchattle of Dayton, Barry (Cindy) Vinchattle of Missouri and Dick (Myrna) of Arkansas and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Tom and Marvin, sister Delva Anderson.
Funeral services will be Saturday, September 17 at 10:00 am at the Calvary United Methodist Church in Stratford with visitation Friday evening 5-7. Burial will be at the Oakwood Cemetery in Stratford.
