Ed Muderlak

Kevin McCormack · 12-22-2010, 11:04 AM

It is my very sad occasion to inform the PGCA Membership of the death of my good friend Ed Muderlak. Ed passed away yesterday, Tues. 12/21, at 3pm at home in Durand IL after a long, difficult and courageous battle with cancer. Through his research, writings, and conversations, Ed did much to expand the base of knowledge connected with Parker Guns. True students of the marque owe much to him, and I am proud to have known him. May he rest in peace.

Bruce Day · 12-22-2010, 11:20 AM

A man with a great passion for Parkers, and a loss to the collecting community. Thank you for the post Kevin, and my condolences.

GH-16 · 12-22-2010, 11:34 AM

So sorry to hear of this loss. The likes of Ed will never be replaced. He has done so much for the collecting community at large. I personally have learned much from his research & writings.

Ed,You will be missed!

Wild Skies · 12-22-2010, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Bruce Day

A man with a great passion for Parkers, and a loss to the collecting community. Thank you for the post Kevin, and my condolences.

You've said it well, I'd like to echo your sentiments.

John D. · 12-22-2010, 11:57 AM

I only met Ed once, and for that, know we lost a huge asset to the Parker Collecting community and knowledge-base. With my deepest sympathy and condolences to his surviving family and friends,

John

Autumn Daze · 12-22-2010, 12:09 PM

Kevin, Thank you for taking the time to post this sad news. I have been fortunate enough to have spent a little time in conversation with Ed. He was a veritable encyclopedia of knowledge for all things Parker. The collecting community has suffered a great loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to Nancy and his family.

Dean Romig · 12-22-2010, 12:20 PM

Ed was certainly one of the Parker icons. As others have said, his vast knowledge which he was always eager to share with anyone who showed the least bit of interest in things Parker was encyclopedic. Thankfully we have his books and have copied and printed his communications with us. He hadn't finished his work as is evidenced in his signature "Investigation continues" but unfortunately "Further EDM sayeth naught."

It is sad news for the collecting community and especially for we lovers of Parkers.

May he rest in peace.

Researcher · 12-22-2010, 12:33 PM

So sorry to hear of Ed's passing. Wish we'd have had more time to talk at The Vintage Cup. My sincere condolances to Nancy, the children and grandchildren. Ed will be missed.

Dave

Opening Day · 12-22-2010, 12:42 PM

I am sorry to hear this even though I knew the day was coming, my condolances to Nancy and Ed's family. He was a great source of knowledge. Eric

Dean Romig · 12-22-2010, 12:47 PM

Would it be appropriate for someone to post an address to which we might send cards of condolence to Nancy?