Eldred Hopkins DuSold's Obituary
Big Rapids -Eldred H. DuSold, 88, of Sun Lakes, AZ, formerly of Canadian Lakes, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2019, at Hospice of the Valley in Chandler, AZ.
He was born December 1, 1930, in Crystal Lake, IL, the son of John and Ruth (Hopkins) DuSold, and graduated from Senn High School in Chicago.
Ed went on to earn his undergrad and master's degrees in engineering from Northwestern University in Evanston, Il, and for many years he worked as a civil and city engineer.
Ed served with the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict, and retired as a Lt. Colonel after 24 years with the USAF and the Air National Guard.
Ed is survived by his son Lee DuSold, and grandson Matt (Casey) DuSold, of Scottsdale, AZ; and brother Richard DuSold of Parkridge, IL. He was preceded in death by his wife Joan (nee Burgess) in 2011.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, August 30, 2019, at the Mohnke Funeral Home in Big Rapids, with Pastor John Bookshaw officiating. Burial with military honors will follow in the Highland View Cemetery. Ed's family will greet friends at the funeral home on Friday prior to services.
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