Edward R.

Antoine

Edward R. Antoine, age 89, passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2022 at the Gardens of Paulding.

Edward was born on October 11, 1932 to the late James Bernard and Bertha (Arend) Antoine. Edward proudly served his country in the United States Army. On September 15, 1962, he married the love of his life, Doris Vogelsong who preceded him in death in 2014. He worked at Grizzly, Paulding, OH before opening his own restaurant, Ed's Lunch. Edward was a member of St. Isidore Delaware Bend Catholic Church and a lifetime member of the Defiance V.F.W. Post 3360.

Edward is survived by his children: Stephen (Dona) Antoine, Cincinnati, OH; Kathy (Julian) Martinez Paulding, OH; Amy (Mark) Yenser, Cecil, OH; brothers: James Antoine, Arthur, OH; Carl Antoine, Paulding, OH; grandchildren: William (Amanda) Yenser, Adam (Sarah) Yenser, Nicholas Yenser, Katelyn Yenser, Levi Antoine, Erick Antoine, and Julia Antoine.

Edward is also preceded in death by brothers, Clair Grew and Joseph Antoine and sisters: Lucille Hammon, Mary Ellen Saylor, Ethal Mae Ankney, and Marilyn Minck.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at St. Isidore Delaware Bend Catholic Church, Sherwood, OH, with Rev. Melwin Dsouza officiating. Burial will be in St. Isidore Delaware Bend Catholic Church Cemetery with military rites accorded.

Visitation will be 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at Den Herder Funeral Home with a Rosary service at 7:30 PM.

Memorial contributions may be made in Edward's name to masses or the Paulding V.F.W. Post 587, 214 N Water St., Paulding, OH 45879.