Edgar J. Dues, 77, St. Henry, died at 10:58 a.m. Oct. 21, 2011, at his home.

He was born March 6, 1934, in St. Henry, to William and Anna Ahlers Dues. On May 25, 1957, he married Mary A. Marker, who died Oct. 24, 1997.

Surviving are five children, Jim Dues, St. Henry, Nancy (Rob) Belna, Rockford, Rick (Sharon) Dues, St. Henry, Bill (Liz) Dues, St. Henry, and Patricia (John) Bornhorst, Concord, N.C.; a brother, Mark (Shirley) Dues, St. Marys; three sisters, Alice Cromwell, Gahanna, Florence Snider, Coldwater, and Elvira Meuret, Dayton; two sisters-in-law, Geneva Dues and Kate Dues, both of St. Henry; and seven grandchildren.

Deceased is a daughter, Janet Dues; three brothers, William Dues Jr., Cyril Dues and Carl Dues; a sister, Alma Osterfeld; four brothers-in-law, Tom Osterfeld, Wayne Snider, Hollis Cromwell and Don Meuret; and a sister-in-law, Mary Kay Dues.

He was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church, the St. Henry Knights of Columbus, Coldwater Eagles and the National Farmers Organization.

Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. Monday at the church, the Rev. Tom Hemm officiating. Burial is at St. Henry Cemetery.

Calling is 1-7 p.m. Sunday and 9-10 a.m. Monday at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, St. Henry.

Contributions may be made to the St. Peter Neurological Center.

Condolences may be left at hogenkampfh.com.