Edward F. Hagedorn 76, of Elyria passed away Friday June 9, 2023 after a very brief illness. He was born May 22, 1947 and grew up in Elyria. He attended St. Mary grade school and Elyria District Catholic High School. After graduation in 1965 he enlisted in the United States Army and served two deployments in Viet Nam. He lived several years in Jacksonville, Florida following his Honorable Discharge from the Army in 1968. In the early 90's he moved back into his family home in Elyria. Even as a young child, Ed was an avid reader and he especially liked science fiction novels. His love of reading continued throughout his life. He liked hiking in Cascade Park and following the Cleveland sports teams, especially the Browns. Ed found great joy spending time with family and being entertained by his great nieces and nephews. He was a life-long member of St. Mary Catholic Church. For 29 years Ed worked for Heinen's Grocery Store, predominantly in Middleburg Heights. He thoroughly enjoyed relaxing in his beloved Elyria home during retirement. Survivors include brothers, Michael (Mary Anne) Hagedorn and Jerry (Jeanmarie) Hagedorn both of Chicago; sisters, Cathy (James) Regan of Carlsbad, California, Molly (James) Durst of Maumee, Ohio, and Martha (Andy) Syrowski of Elyria; nephews, Tom and Michael Syrowski, Zak and Kevin Durst, and John Hagedorn; nieces, Jennifer Fought, Becky Syrowski, Michaela Thomas, Erin Kaminski, Bridget Regan and Katie Hagedorn; fourteen great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his elder brother, Rev. Thomas Hagedorn and his parents, Thomas J. and Catherine "Sis" Hagedorn (nee-Seward). Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday June 13, 2023 in the Weigand Room at St. Mary Catholic Church 320 Middle Ave., Elyria, OH. 44035. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary of the Church. Rev. Charles Diedrick, pastor, will be the Celebrant. Burial will be at St. Mary Cemetery, Elyria. Memorial contributions can be made to the Church. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Elyria. Online condolences may be expressed at www.laubenthalmercado.com