Edward "Ed" deBernardeaux

Ed deBernardeaux passed away Friday, March 9, 2018 at his home in Pine City at the age of 78.Edward deBernardeaux was born September 3, 1939 to Paul and Bertha Bernard in Northhome, Minnesota.  At the age of 7, Ed was adopted by Warren and Leona deBernardeaux. He attended school in Northhome and graduated from Northhome High School.  After high school graduation Ed joined the 101st Airborne.  Throughout his life he was employed with various companies in sales.In 1964, Ed met and married Janice Carlson and together they raised 4 children.Ed enjoyed fishing, hunting, gold mining in Arizona and Colorado and stock car racing.  He was very proud of his family and loved spending time with them. He is survived by his children: Johnny Carlson of Pine City, Clayton (Laurie) Carlson of Pine City, Rodney (Lori) deBernardeaux of Princeton, Michelle (Brian) Krone of Brook  Park; grandchildren:  Heather O’Geay, Alicia deBernardeaux, Anna Carlson, Jake Carlson, Kristina Krone, Gregory Krone and William Krone; 11 great grandchildren; special friend Carol Wirkkala of Anoka; sister Ethelle (Jimmy) Hayden of Mount Joliet, Tennessee; many nieces, nephews and friends.He is preceded in death by his parents Paul and Bertha Bernard and adoptive parents Warren and Leona deBernardeaux; sister Barbara Bernard, brother John deBernardeaux and ex-wife Janice deBernardeaux.Pastor Joel Preston will officiate at the Celebration of Life for Ed:  1:00 PM Saturday, March 17 at the Pine City Evangelical Free Church ~ Lighthouse, 1045 Main Street S. Arrangements are entrusted to:  Funeral and Cremation Service of Pine City, Swanson Chapel.   www.FuneralAndCremationService.com