Edgar Nolan
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Edgar W. Nolan, 88, passed away at 3:49 pm Thursday, September 26, 2019 at his home.
He was born on September 23, 1931 in Elsah, IL, a son of Joseph Vincent and Elizabeth (Fessler) Nolan. On September 28, 1957 Edgar married Eleanor Ann Joehl in Godfrey at St. Ambrose Catholic Church.
Edgar was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He always cared for others before himself. He worked at Shell Oil Wood River Refinery for 35 years and retired as a Maintenance Supervisor. He was a very capable mechanic. He ran his own heating and cooling business. He mastered many trade skills without formal training and built his own home from blueprints. He was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church for 58 years. He often helped with repairs at the church and was a member of the Men's Club. He volunteered building homes with Habitat for Humanity. He enjoyed gardening and spending time with his wife Eleanor, and his children and grandchildren.
Edgar served in the United States Army during the Korean War and attained the rank of sergeant. He a was a lifetime member of Alton VFW Post 1308.
He is survived by his children, Lloyd Nolan of Creve Coeur, MO, Donna Nolan of Jerseyville, IL, Margaret Gay of Wildwood, MO, Les Nolan (Patti) of Crestwood, Mo, Darrell Nolan (Jean) of Ballwin, MO, and Bruce Nolan (Traci) of O'Fallon, IL; a sister, Sr. M. Josephine Nolan of Alton, IL; and seven grandchildren.
Edgar was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Eleanor; three sisters; three brothers and his son Gregory.
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 4, 2019 from 4:00 until 7:00 pm at the Elias Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home in Godfrey, IL.
Services will be on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at 10:00 am at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Godfrey. Burial will follow at St. Patrick's Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Arms of Love, St. Ambrose Catholic Church, or Samaritan's Purse.
Online condolences and guest book may be found at www.eliaskallalandschaaf.com
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