Edward Joseph

Soest

Edward Joseph Soest

March 31st, 1933 – March 9th, 2025

Edward Joseph Soest, Fortified with the Sacraments of our Holy Mother Church on Sunday, March 9th, at the age of 91. Beloved husband of the late Velma (Bert) Soest, loving father to Richard Soest, Chris Soest, Gregory Soest, Becky (Mike) Hunt, Katherine Richter, and Kevin (Teresa) Soest. Dear brother to Mary Lou Schroeder, dear grandfather to Eric, Matthew, Jessica, Josh, Michael (Stephanie), and Daniel (Melissa). Our dear uncle, brother-in-law, cousin and friend to all.

He is preceded in death by his parents Ben and Ethel Soest, his sons Danny and David Soest, his brothers Robert and Raymond Soest, his sisters Ginny Eckert and Ruth Chase, and grandsons Joseph and Lucas Soest.

Ed raised his family in Ferguson, Missouri, where he worked at General Steel for 30 years. After retiring, he started his own company, Tip Top Roofing and Painting. He was also a handyman at Father Dunn's boys' home in Florissant, Missouri. Some of his favorite memories were hanging out with all his friends from St. John and James parish.

Ed moved to Lesterville with his wife in 1997, and was a dedicated member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Ed was a huge sports fan. He loved to watch his St. Louis sports teams, especially the Cardinals and Blues. He enjoyed sitting on his front porch every afternoon and watching his hummingbirds on the feeder. He enjoyed watching his western movies and he was always up for a game of cards. He loved hanging out at his favorite place, Black River Lodge.

Ed will be deeply missed by his family and friends.

Visitation: Saturday, March 15, 2025, 10am-12:30pm at McSpadden Funeral Home, Lesterville, Missouri

Funeral to follow at 1pm at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, Lesterville, Missouri

Clergy: Father Emanuel

Burial: Lesterville Memorial Cemetery

Pallbearers: John Vert, Daniel Soest, Eugene Chadbourne, Mark Witherford, Josh Soest and Ruben Lancaster

In Lieu of Flowers: Donations can be made to Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, Lesterville, Missouri

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Lesterville, Missouri