Edward C. 'Ed' Mlinar

Edward C. 'Ed' Mlinar

Edward C. "Ed" Mlinar, 87, a Joplin area farmer and private pilot, who enjoyed golfing, bowling, dancing and socializing with friends, died Wednesday, April 17, at the Chester nursing home.

Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Sunday at the Bethel Lutheran Church in Joplin. Burial will be in Joplin Cemetery, followed by a luncheon at the church. Arrangements are by Rockman Funeral Chapel in Chester.

Ed is survived by a daughter, Lori (Ray) Ramberg of Joplin; a son, David (Jan) Mlinar of Boise, Idaho; a stepson, Ron Sagen of Chester; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kay Mlinar, in 1997.