Obituary
Edwin Francis Ufheil Jr., 88, of North Fort Myers, passed away January 21, 2021, at Gulf Coast Medical Center, in Fort Myers, FL. Born September 07, 1932 in Chicago, IL., he was the son of Edwin Ufheil and Harriet Pfluger. Ed is survived by his daughter, Tara Womer of Palos Park, IL. Additional announcement details are forthcoming. Baldwin Brothers Funeral & Cremation Society, Fort Myers, assisted with arrangements.
Edwin was my mother's brother and he lived with us in far southwestern Chicago for many years when I was growing up. I was too small to understand what war was but I remember not liking it that he wasn't around the house during the Korean War.
I have so many fond memories of my favorite uncle- going to watch him play softball, his amazing fireworks shows on New Years and July 4th; and the friends he would bring over to the house were always very unique and interesting characters; my dad being a police officer was much more staid in his demeanor. Uncle Ed, (affectionately know as Rip within the family) really made an impression on me because he seemed to be the only one in the family that looked like he wanted to have any fun. My parents would get mad at him when he would tie my little sister's tennis shoes on our dog, Pretzel's back feet and we would watch Pretz try to shake them off, but I thought it was hilarious and fun.
Well, I guess it's good to know he didn't have to experience the hurricane. I hope Diane was able to get out of town before it hit.