Joseph F. Eden, 88 of Nevada passed away on Monday, October 18, 2021, at home. Joe was born September 27, 1933, in Bucyrus to the late Daniel F. Eden and Rose (Moes) Mooney. He was married on February 23, 1957, to Lois (Tackett) Eden who survives. Joe is also survived by children Cheryl (Don) Perdue of Oceola, Laura Eden of Bucyrus, Dee Dee (John) Deckling of Marion, and Julia (Pete) Reed of Nevada; grandchildren Paul York, Ryan (Mallory) Eden, Chrysta Russell, Logan (Candice) Temple, and Spencer (Caitee) Temple; 5 great-grandchildren; and brother James (Lois) Eden of North Carolina. He was preceded in death by 3 grandchildren, Shane, Will, and Amanda Mayes.
Joe graduated from Bucyrus High School in 1951 and was a U.S. Navy Veteran during the Korean War. He retired from the Timken Company after 37 years. He was a member of the AMVETS Post #27, Nevada American Legion Post #462, and was formerly a member of the Bucyrus Moose Lodge #669. Joe enjoyed collecting coins, cards, and Coca-Cola Items.
UPDATE: Celebration of Life Gathering will be held Sunday, November 14, 2021, at the AMVETS at 2:30 PM. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Assoc. or the Gary Sinise Foundation through the Munz-Pirnstill Funeral Home.