Harry "Ed" Wharton
February 11, 1923 — January 1, 2016
Harry E. “Ed” Wharton, 92, of Cedar Rapids, died Friday, January 1, 2016, at St. Luke’s Hospital. Private Burial: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Arrangements with Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids.
Survivors include his wife, Donna; sister-in-law, Joyce Miller; sister and brother-in-law, Nancy and David Reed; friend, John Hlavacek; beloved pet, Muffey; and many nieces and nephews.
Ed was born February 11, 1923, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He graduated from Roosevelt High School. Shortly thereafter, Ed entered the United States Air Force. He served his country during World War II, the Korean Conflict and Vietnam War, retiring as Lt. Colonel after 26 years of service. On November 17, 1946, Ed was united in marriage to Donna Thompson.
Survivors include his wife, Donna; sister-in-law, Joyce Miller; sister and brother-in-law, Nancy and David Reed; friend, John Hlavacek; beloved pet, Muffey; and many nieces and nephews.
Ed was born February 11, 1923, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He graduated from Roosevelt High School. Shortly thereafter, Ed entered the United States Air Force. He served his country during World War II, the Korean Conflict and Vietnam War, retiring as Lt. Colonel after 26 years of service. On November 17, 1946, Ed was united in marriage to Donna Thompson.
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