Edmund L Pewe, age 100, of Ashley, ND, formerly of McHenry, ND passed away Friday, July 4, 2014, at the Ashley Nursing Home, Ashley, ND.

Edmund was born March 9, 1914, on the family farm in the house that he continued to live in until 1997. His parents were Charlie and Rosa (Barnes) Pewe of McHenry, ND. He farmed with his father until his parents moved into town.  Ed raised registered Holsteins in the early years along with small grains and later switched to raising Herefords.

He married Cleone P. Stein of Wimbledon, ND, on December 20, 1941 in Valley City, ND. To this union a daughter, Karen, was born.  Cleone passed away in October of  2009 after 67 years of marriage.

Edmund was baptized and confirmed in Our Savior’s Lutheran Church of McHenry where he served on the church council for many years. He was also a member of the McHenry School Board until 1963.  He was clerk and treasurer on the McHenry Township Board from 1939-1989. At that time he received the traditional gold watch even though he continued to serve in that capacity until July of 1993. He served on the Foster County Social Service Board from 1967-1997.  Edmund was a charter member of the McHenry Senior Citizens Club, and during most elections was called on to be a judge, inspector or clerk.

He enjoyed wood working which included remodeling their farm home, making a doll house and bookcases for the grandchildren, and finishing the basement of  his daughter’s home. He also loved to read, work on his lawn and garden and was a willing volunteer in helping with the upkeep and maintenance of the church and Senior Citizens Center in McHenry.

Edmund retired from farming in 1974, but he and Cleone continued to live on the farm until 1997 when they moved to be closer to their daughter and her family. They became associate members of Zion Lutheran Church in Ashley, and both entered Ashley Nursing Home in November of 2007.

Edmund is survived by one daughter Karen R. (Dallas) Lang of Ashley, ND; one granddaughter Tricia R. Lang and Fiancé Kelly Klein of  Bismarck, ND; one grandson Dr. Darin W. (Katrina) Lang of Fargo, ND; two very special great-grandsons Hudson A. & Ian W. Lang of Fargo, ND; also numerous nieces and nephews. 

Edmund was preceded in death by his loving wife, parents and siblings & their spouses.

FUNERAL SERVICE: Our Savior's Lutheran Church, McHenry, ND

DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, July 9, 2014, at 11:00AM

BURIAL: Bethlehem Cemetery, rural McHenry, ND