Dan Ediger

Dan E. Ediger was born September 19, 1922 to George and Helena Heinrichs Ediger, and passed away March 30, 2014 in Enid, Oklahoma at the age of 91. He grew up on a farm southeast of Kremlin, Oklahoma along with three brothers and one sister. Dan attended the North Enid Mennonite Brethren Bible School. Dan began his walk with Christ on December 16, 1936 and the following spring was baptized and became a member of the North Enid Mennonite Brethren church and later became a member of the Enid Mennonite Brethren Church, where he was a Deacon and sang in the Men’s Chorus. Dan married Alma F. Kroeker on October 31, 1945. Dan did conscientious objector service by fighting forest fires in California, and later working in a mental hospital in Pennsylvania. He was a long time member of the Oklahoma Bible Academy Board of Directors, and was instrumental in working with the OBA cattle project that provided operating funds to sustain the school. Although he didn’t go to high school, education-and particularly Christian education, was important to him. In 1960 Dan and his wife Alma moved from Kremlin to Enid so they could be close to the bus route so their children could attend OBA. And he also saw to it that his children could attend college. He served on the OBA Board for many years, and because of his many years of service he was granted graduation status as an honorary alumni.

Dan was a life-long farmer, and especially enjoyed running stocker cattle on wheat pasture. He was uniquely gifted in spotting sick cattle “before they were sick”. In 1976, when he developed a heart condition, he continued to do what he could in farm management. Dan also enjoyed collecting farm toys.

Dan is survived by his children Karen and Jack Sawatzky of Cordell, Rhonda and Richard Isaacs of Turpin, and Roger and Cathy Ediger of Carrier, Grandchildren Jeff Sawatzky and wife Amber, Lisa Batt and husband Donovan, Kari Korner and husband Adam, Russell Isaacs and wife Alice, Lori Mahon and husband Heath, Ryan Ediger and wife Stephanie, and Laura Stirton and husband Marc; great grandchildren Justin, Molly and Mindy Sawatzky, Dawson, Samantha, and Drew Batt, Landon Schmidt Stirton and Luke Stirton. He is also survived by brother in law and sister in law Melvin and Helen Warkentin, and many other cousins, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Alma, his parents and his brothers and sister.

Burial will be at 4:00 pm Friday and the Celebration of Life service will follow at 7:00 pm in the Enid Mennonite Brethren Church with Rev. Jay Risner officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to the Enid Mennonite Brethren Church or Oklahoma Bible Academy with the funeral home serving as custodians of the funds.

Condolences may be made online at www.ladusauevans.com