Edward Minder, 69, Kearney Missouri passed away on November 23 2011 at Liberty Hospital.Edward was born on January 23 1942 in Muscatine Iowa to Gene Edward and Eleanor Connor Minder. He was a Jefferson High School graduate in Cedar Rapids Iowa.After high school he joined the Navy and served our country for 6 years.Edward had worked for and retired as a mechanic for TWA. He was also a member of the First Christian Church and the Methodist Church both of Kearney.On April 22 1961 he married Sharon K. Durr. She preceded him in death in 2009. He was also preceded in death by his mother; sister Jane Louise Minder; and brother Jack Minder.Survivors: Father Gene Minder Cedar Rapids Iowa; Sister Irma Jean Minder Lincoln Nebraska; Sons Mark Minder and his daughters Stephanie and Jenni of Kearney Mo.; Todd (Kathy) Minder and their daughters Jessica and Courtney of Gilbert Arizona; and Tim (Robin) Minder and their children Tyler Tanner and Tessa Liberty Mo.; and two great-grandchildren Peyton and Preslee.Graveside Service and Interment: 11 a.m. Monday November 28 2011 at the Fairview Cemetery Kearney Mo.Memorials: The Wounded Warrior Project WWP.There is no formal scheduled visitation.Arrangements: Bram Funeral Home Hamilton MO   Bram Funeral Services