Edward "Ed" Grellner passed peacefully at Jefferson City Manor, Jefferson City, on September 17, 2024. He was born on July 26, 1933, in Rich Fountain, MO, to Henry and Anna (Bauer) Grellner.

He worked on the family farm until September 9, 1953, when Ed was called to serve in the United States Army during the Korean War. A man of excellent character, Ed's Honorable Discharge on August 17, 1955, is a testimony of selfless and faithful service to his country. After returning from his military service, Ed continued farming with his brother, Bill, until his parents passed away and later, they moved to Freeburg.

Ed was a great storyteller and liked to share a few jokes, even missing the "punch line" at times. He enjoyed card games, bowling, pitching horseshoes, wine making, traveling to many states on bus tours, but he especially enjoyed celebrating his birthday with relatives and friends. Ed went on an Honor Flight with his brother, Tom, and said it was very emotional especially Arlington Cemetery, along with the escort back to Columbia and the large crowd greeting them upon their return. He had been a resident at Jefferson Manor since 2022, and while he was there made many friends and had the best care.

Those left to mourn the passing of Ed include: his four sisters, Helen Rudroff and Christine Fick, both of Rich Fountain, Betty Stegeman, St. Elizabeth, and Cathy Bernskoetter and husband Harry, Taos; one sister-in-law, Elsie (Bock) Grellner; and many other relatives and friends.

Ed was preceded in death by his father, Henry on January 6, 1975; his mother, Anna on October 13, 1979; four brothers, infant Paul Hubert Grellner on November 17, 1939, Joseph Anthony "Joe" Grellner on May 26, 2014, Thomas Francis "Tom" Grellner on August 7, 2023, and Anthony "Bill" Grellner on October 7, 2012; three sisters, infant Margaret Grellner on September 18, 1926, Anna Marie Wibberg on February 1, 2020, and Joan Sophia "Joanie" Stegeman on May 21, 2024; four brothers-in-law, Albert Henry Rudroff on February 8, 1979, Celsus Henry Stegeman on January 3, 2024, and Ben Fick; and one sister-in-law, Mabel Clara (Krieg) Grellner on May 15, 2013.

Visitation for Mr. Edward Grellner will be held from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., Monday, September 23, 2024, with his Mass of Christian Burial following at 11:00 a.m., all in the Holy Family Catholic Church, 104 Oliver Street, Freeburg, MO 65035, with Father William Debo as celebrant, under the direction of Birmingham-Martin Funeral Home, Vienna.

Interment with full military honors for Mr. Edward Grellner will be held in the Holy Family Catholic Cemetery, Freeburg.

In Lieu of flowers the family of Ed suggest donations be made to Holy Family Catholic Church or Masses with envelopes available at the church the day of his service or in care of Birmingham-Martin Funeral Home, P.O. Box 250, Vienna, MO 65582.

Online condolences may be shared with the family of Mr. Edward Grellner at www.birminghammartinfuneralhomes.com