Edmund "Ed" William Berent, age 71, of La Porte, passed away on November 27, 2013 at home.
On June 28, 1942, Ed was born in Chicago,IL, to Edmund T.Berent and Alfreda B.(Wasiak)Berent.
Surviving are his best friend and former spouse, Suzanne Ritchey Berent of Michigan City; his son, Craig (Caprece) Berent of Aurora, IL; his daughter, Catherine (Tony) Nittie of Lindenhurst, IL; 4 granddaughters, Nicole, Gabrielle, Alessandra, and Juliana Nittie; and his sister, Diane Berent Griffen of Parrish, FL.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Ed was a retired insurance agent who owned and operated an agency in Skokie, IL. He also owned and operated Hire Susan's Husband in La Porte, IN. Ed was a member of the Hosta Association and of the Humane Society. He was also an avid gun collector.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 3 PM on Monday, December 2, 2013 at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center with Rev. Dennis Meyer officiating.
A time of visitation will be held from 1 - 3 PM prior to the service on Monday at the funeral home. A private cremation committal will take place with Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center.
Memorial Contributions may be directed to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), 424 E. 92nd St., New York, NY 10128-6804.
Condolences may be shared with the family online at www.cutlerfuneralhome.com.