Edwin C. Fuller, age 80, of Brookings, died Wednesday, May 17, 2006, at Brookview Manor in Brookings.
On May 2, 1926, Florence and Clark Fuller welcomed Edwin C. Fuller into the world. He is the descendant of J.N. (Julius) Fuller and Martha Emma Underhill, who were married December 24, 1890, at the Baptist parsonage in Brookings. Julius was an early settler in Brookings County.
Ed grew up during the depression and learned at an early age what it means to earn an honest dollar for a day of hard work. And he lived his whole life through the lesson learned early on. Ed was known for saying "I never got very far in life," and that didn't mean what most people think. The Fuller family was raised at 525 Second Avenue. Then after starting his own family with LaVonne, whom he had married October 19, 1946, Ed purchased the home across the street at 522 Second Avenue. Ed and LaVonne remained in the home for 45 years, moving to an apartment in the old high school building the fall of 2004.
Ed graduated from Brookings High School in 1944, and he attended Mankato Commercial College from 1947 until 1948. He served for six and a half years with the United States Marine Corps during World War II and the Korean Conflict. A staunch Marine, he loved his country and the flag. The flag flew proudly outside their home. when Ed and LaVonne moved into the apartment, he was concerned he would not be able to fly a flag anymore. His son-in-law Jeff resolved the concern by securing a small flag outside their door. All who saw the flag knew Ed lived there.
Ed worked for Motor Supply Company and Cave Supply Company in Watertown. He worked at the Brookings Steam Laundry from 1956 until 1964, and owned and operated Ed's Laundry from 1964 until 1978. He was employed at SDSU as stores manager from 1978 until 1991. He was owner of Frames by Fuller for 25 years.
Ed took great pride in his service to the community. He served on the Brookings City Commission from 1966 until 1973, and was a member of the Brookings Chamber of Commerce, the V.F.W., and American Legion. He served in many offices of the Brookings Lions Club, and was involved with the Oakwood District of the Boy Scouts of America. As a member of the First United Methodist Church, Sunday mornings were special to Ed because he enjoyed greeting everyone. He served on many church committees over the years. He was president of the South Dakota Square Dance Federation from 1965 until 1966.
Ed loved life, his God in a quiet way, his family and friends. His children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren were a big part of his life. He always loved a good joke and teasing the grandchildren, who were known to say "I'm bad, I should have known my Grandpa Ed." He was good at catching people at meals when they would say "I'm full." He would quickly come back with "Well, I'm Fuller, glad to meet you!" It was really funny at restaurants, and if you did go out with LaVonne and Ed, you for sure would see Ed giving the waitress a kind-hearted hard time.
From 1954 until recently, square dancing was a big part of Ed's life, and so too were his square dancing friends. Ed and LaVonne traveled many miles around this country attending International Camper dances. If you ever had the chance to sit down with Ed, you know he was a great conversationalist. He loved to visit with people and discuss just about any subject. He was also and avid reader and would read just about anything he could get his hands on. Unfortunately that love affair with print came to a slow end following Ed's accident in 1995, resulting in a skull fracture. The accident may have changed Ed's life in some respects, but he remained positive and full of life until the end. His love for his family, God, and country were never affected. In an interview with the Brookings Register, Ed was quoted as saying, "each day is one to be lived to the fullest. Give it your very best. Laugh and make someone laugh. Life is a precious gift from God."
Ed is survived by his wife, LaVonne, of Brookings; a son, Richard (Janice) Fuller of Ridgeland, South Carolina; two daughters, Sandra (Jeffrey) Harms of Canby, Minnesota, and Cynthia (David) Diesen of Weston, Wisconsin; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a sister, Elizabeth Wilson, of Spearfish, South Dakota. He was preceded in death by his parents.
On May 2, 1926, Florence and Clark Fuller welcomed Edwin C. Fuller into the world. He is the descendant of J.N. (Julius) Fuller and Martha Emma Underhill, who were married December 24, 1890, at the Baptist parsonage in Brookings. Julius was an early settler in Brookings County.
Ed grew up during the depression and learned at an early age what it means to earn an honest dollar for a day of hard work. And he lived his whole life through the lesson learned early on. Ed was known for saying "I never got very far in life," and that didn't mean what most people think. The Fuller family was raised at 525 Second Avenue. Then after starting his own family with LaVonne, whom he had married October 19, 1946, Ed purchased the home across the street at 522 Second Avenue. Ed and LaVonne remained in the home for 45 years, moving to an apartment in the old high school building the fall of 2004.
Ed graduated from Brookings High School in 1944, and he attended Mankato Commercial College from 1947 until 1948. He served for six and a half years with the United States Marine Corps during World War II and the Korean Conflict. A staunch Marine, he loved his country and the flag. The flag flew proudly outside their home. when Ed and LaVonne moved into the apartment, he was concerned he would not be able to fly a flag anymore. His son-in-law Jeff resolved the concern by securing a small flag outside their door. All who saw the flag knew Ed lived there.
Ed worked for Motor Supply Company and Cave Supply Company in Watertown. He worked at the Brookings Steam Laundry from 1956 until 1964, and owned and operated Ed's Laundry from 1964 until 1978. He was employed at SDSU as stores manager from 1978 until 1991. He was owner of Frames by Fuller for 25 years.
Ed took great pride in his service to the community. He served on the Brookings City Commission from 1966 until 1973, and was a member of the Brookings Chamber of Commerce, the V.F.W., and American Legion. He served in many offices of the Brookings Lions Club, and was involved with the Oakwood District of the Boy Scouts of America. As a member of the First United Methodist Church, Sunday mornings were special to Ed because he enjoyed greeting everyone. He served on many church committees over the years. He was president of the South Dakota Square Dance Federation from 1965 until 1966.
Ed loved life, his God in a quiet way, his family and friends. His children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren were a big part of his life. He always loved a good joke and teasing the grandchildren, who were known to say "I'm bad, I should have known my Grandpa Ed." He was good at catching people at meals when they would say "I'm full." He would quickly come back with "Well, I'm Fuller, glad to meet you!" It was really funny at restaurants, and if you did go out with LaVonne and Ed, you for sure would see Ed giving the waitress a kind-hearted hard time.
From 1954 until recently, square dancing was a big part of Ed's life, and so too were his square dancing friends. Ed and LaVonne traveled many miles around this country attending International Camper dances. If you ever had the chance to sit down with Ed, you know he was a great conversationalist. He loved to visit with people and discuss just about any subject. He was also and avid reader and would read just about anything he could get his hands on. Unfortunately that love affair with print came to a slow end following Ed's accident in 1995, resulting in a skull fracture. The accident may have changed Ed's life in some respects, but he remained positive and full of life until the end. His love for his family, God, and country were never affected. In an interview with the Brookings Register, Ed was quoted as saying, "each day is one to be lived to the fullest. Give it your very best. Laugh and make someone laugh. Life is a precious gift from God."
Ed is survived by his wife, LaVonne, of Brookings; a son, Richard (Janice) Fuller of Ridgeland, South Carolina; two daughters, Sandra (Jeffrey) Harms of Canby, Minnesota, and Cynthia (David) Diesen of Weston, Wisconsin; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a sister, Elizabeth Wilson, of Spearfish, South Dakota. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Edwin C. Fuller, age 80, of Brookings, died Wednesday, May 17, 2006, at Brookview Manor in Brookings.
On May 2, 1926, Florence and Clark Fuller welcomed Edwin C. Fuller into the world. He is the descendant of J.N. (Julius) Fuller and Martha Emma Underhill, who were married December 24, 1890, at the Baptist parsonage in Brookings. Julius was an early settler in Brookings County.
Ed grew up during the depression and learned at an early age what it means to earn an honest dollar for a day of hard work. And he lived his whole life through the lesson learned early on. Ed was known for saying "I never got very far in life," and that didn't mean what most people think. The Fuller family was raised at 525 Second Avenue. Then after starting his own family with LaVonne, whom he had married October 19, 1946, Ed purchased the home across the street at 522 Second Avenue. Ed and LaVonne remained in the home for 45 years, moving to an apartment in the old high school building the fall of 2004.
Ed graduated from Brookings High School in 1944, and he attended Mankato Commercial College from 1947 until 1948. He served for six and a half years with the United States Marine Corps during World War II and the Korean Conflict. A staunch Marine, he loved his country and the flag. The flag flew proudly outside their home. when Ed and LaVonne moved into the apartment, he was concerned he would not be able to fly a flag anymore. His son-in-law Jeff resolved the concern by securing a small flag outside their door. All who saw the flag knew Ed lived there.
Ed worked for Motor Supply Company and Cave Supply Company in Watertown. He worked at the Brookings Steam Laundry from 1956 until 1964, and owned and operated Ed's Laundry from 1964 until 1978. He was employed at SDSU as stores manager from 1978 until 1991. He was owner of Frames by Fuller for 25 years.
Ed took great pride in his service to the community. He served on the Brookings City Commission from 1966 until 1973, and was a member of the Brookings Chamber of Commerce, the V.F.W., and American Legion. He served in many offices of the Brookings Lions Club, and was involved with the Oakwood District of the Boy Scouts of America. As a member of the First United Methodist Church, Sunday mornings were special to Ed because he enjoyed greeting everyone. He served on many church committees over the years. He was president of the South Dakota Square Dance Federation from 1965 until 1966.
Ed loved life, his God in a quiet way, his family and friends. His children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren were a big part of his life. He always loved a good joke and teasing the grandchildren, who were known to say "I'm bad, I should have known my Grandpa Ed." He was good at catching people at meals when they would say "I'm full." He would quickly come back with "Well, I'm Fuller, glad to meet you!" It was really funny at restaurants, and if you did go out with LaVonne and Ed, you for sure would see Ed giving the waitress a kind-hearted hard time.
From 1954 until recently, square dancing was a big part of Ed's life, and so too were his square dancing friends. Ed and LaVonne traveled many miles around this country attending International Camper dances. If you ever had the chance to sit down with Ed, you know he was a great conversationalist. He loved to visit with people and discuss just about any subject. He was also and avid reader and would read just about anything he could get his hands on. Unfortunately that love affair with print came to a slow end following Ed's accident in 1995, resulting in a skull fracture. The accident may have changed Ed's life in some respects, but he remained positive and full of life until the end. His love for his family, God, and country were never affected. In an interview with the Brookings Register, Ed was quoted as saying, "each day is one to be lived to the fullest. Give it your very best. Laugh and make someone laugh. Life is a precious gift from God."
Ed is survived by his wife, LaVonne, of Brookings; a son, Richard (Janice) Fuller of Ridgeland, South Carolina; two daughters, Sandra (Jeffrey) Harms of Canby, Minnesota, and Cynthia (David) Diesen of Weston, Wisconsin; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a sister, Elizabeth Wilson, of Spearfish, South Dakota. He was preceded in death by his parents.
On May 2, 1926, Florence and Clark Fuller welcomed Edwin C. Fuller into the world. He is the descendant of J.N. (Julius) Fuller and Martha Emma Underhill, who were married December 24, 1890, at the Baptist parsonage in Brookings. Julius was an early settler in Brookings County.
Ed grew up during the depression and learned at an early age what it means to earn an honest dollar for a day of hard work. And he lived his whole life through the lesson learned early on. Ed was known for saying "I never got very far in life," and that didn't mean what most people think. The Fuller family was raised at 525 Second Avenue. Then after starting his own family with LaVonne, whom he had married October 19, 1946, Ed purchased the home across the street at 522 Second Avenue. Ed and LaVonne remained in the home for 45 years, moving to an apartment in the old high school building the fall of 2004.
Ed graduated from Brookings High School in 1944, and he attended Mankato Commercial College from 1947 until 1948. He served for six and a half years with the United States Marine Corps during World War II and the Korean Conflict. A staunch Marine, he loved his country and the flag. The flag flew proudly outside their home. when Ed and LaVonne moved into the apartment, he was concerned he would not be able to fly a flag anymore. His son-in-law Jeff resolved the concern by securing a small flag outside their door. All who saw the flag knew Ed lived there.
Ed worked for Motor Supply Company and Cave Supply Company in Watertown. He worked at the Brookings Steam Laundry from 1956 until 1964, and owned and operated Ed's Laundry from 1964 until 1978. He was employed at SDSU as stores manager from 1978 until 1991. He was owner of Frames by Fuller for 25 years.
Ed took great pride in his service to the community. He served on the Brookings City Commission from 1966 until 1973, and was a member of the Brookings Chamber of Commerce, the V.F.W., and American Legion. He served in many offices of the Brookings Lions Club, and was involved with the Oakwood District of the Boy Scouts of America. As a member of the First United Methodist Church, Sunday mornings were special to Ed because he enjoyed greeting everyone. He served on many church committees over the years. He was president of the South Dakota Square Dance Federation from 1965 until 1966.
Ed loved life, his God in a quiet way, his family and friends. His children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren were a big part of his life. He always loved a good joke and teasing the grandchildren, who were known to say "I'm bad, I should have known my Grandpa Ed." He was good at catching people at meals when they would say "I'm full." He would quickly come back with "Well, I'm Fuller, glad to meet you!" It was really funny at restaurants, and if you did go out with LaVonne and Ed, you for sure would see Ed giving the waitress a kind-hearted hard time.
From 1954 until recently, square dancing was a big part of Ed's life, and so too were his square dancing friends. Ed and LaVonne traveled many miles around this country attending International Camper dances. If you ever had the chance to sit down with Ed, you know he was a great conversationalist. He loved to visit with people and discuss just about any subject. He was also and avid reader and would read just about anything he could get his hands on. Unfortunately that love affair with print came to a slow end following Ed's accident in 1995, resulting in a skull fracture. The accident may have changed Ed's life in some respects, but he remained positive and full of life until the end. His love for his family, God, and country were never affected. In an interview with the Brookings Register, Ed was quoted as saying, "each day is one to be lived to the fullest. Give it your very best. Laugh and make someone laugh. Life is a precious gift from God."
Ed is survived by his wife, LaVonne, of Brookings; a son, Richard (Janice) Fuller of Ridgeland, South Carolina; two daughters, Sandra (Jeffrey) Harms of Canby, Minnesota, and Cynthia (David) Diesen of Weston, Wisconsin; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a sister, Elizabeth Wilson, of Spearfish, South Dakota. He was preceded in death by his parents.
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