Mr. Edward "Ed" Charles Rabold
August 31, 1925 - May 26, 2019
Edward “Ed” Charles Rabold, 93, of East Peoria died at 2:00 PM on May 26, 2019 at his home. Ed was born on August 31, 1925 in Peoria to Charles H. and Dora L. (Zessin) Rabold. He married Betty Louise Hobbs on June 27, 1954 at the First United Methodist Church in East Peoria. She survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters Karen Colvin of East Peoria and Paula (J.P.) Schroeder of Creve Coeur; 3 grandchildren Chris Schoedel, April (Joe) Rosen and Bryce Colvin; 6 great grandchildren; and 1 great-great grandchild. Ed served in the Navy during World War II. He then worked for 50 years as a foreman at Seibert & Sons Machine Shop. Ed was a member of the First United Methodist Church in East Peoria for 80 years. Visitation will be Thursday from 5-7 PM at Gary Deiters Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 444 E. Washington St., East Peoria. Service will be at 10 AM on Friday at his church with a visitation 30 minutes prior. Burial will follow at Fondulac Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Peoria Honor Flight.
Edward “Ed” Charles Rabold, 93, of East Peoria died at 2:00 PM on May 26, 2019 at his home. Ed was born on August 31, 1925 in Peoria to Charles H. and Dora L. (Zessin) Rabold. He married Betty Louise Hobbs on June 27, 1954 at the... View Obituary & Service Information