Ed DeRouen passed away

[ndbprr]

Noted author and Trains contributor Ed DeRouen died last week following a very short struggle with a form of cancer.  We in the Chicago chapter of the PRRT&HS had the pleasure of having him attend our meetings on numerous occasions.  He was both a nice and knowledgable person about Chicago railroading and our keynote speaker at our annual national convention last year 

[dknelson]

We heard the sad news at last night's Wisconsin Div. National Railroad Historical Society meeting in Fox Point.  Ed was a familiar figure at railroad historical society events.  I found a picture on the internet for those who might know him only by sight, not name - scroll down about halfway through this page.

http://www.cnwvets.org/An%20Assortment%205.htm

Amended Post: note the correct spelling of his name.  Here is his obituary:

 

Edward M. DeRouin, age 63, of Geneva, formerly of Elmhurst, beloved husband of forty-one years of Barbara, nee Laughlin; loving father of Michael (Robin), and Jennifer (Andrew) Taylor; devoted grandfather of Alex and Kaitlin DeRouin, and Matthew and Lindsay Taylor; fond brother of the late Robert; dear brother-in-law of John (Cathee) Laughlin, and Linda Laughlin and uncle of Julie (Marty) Schroeder and Kim (Mark) Skalman. Visitation Wednesday 2 to 8 p.m. at the Malone Funeral Home 324 E. State St. (Rt. 38), Geneva. Funeral Prayers Thursday 9:30 a.m. from the funeral home proceeding to St. Peter Catholic Church, 1891 Kaneville Rd., Geneva, for Celebration of Mass at 10:30 a.m. with Father Martins Emeh Celebrant. Private Interment All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Provena Hospice, 77 N. Airlite, Elgin, IL 60123 or University of Chicago, Sarcoma Program, 5841 S. Maryland Ave., MC2115, Chicago, IL 60637 would be appreciated. Information 630-232-8233 or visit www.malonefh.com.

 

Dave Nelson