Preceded in death by Father Raymond Fort, Mother Robie Fort, 1st Wife Sokvary Fort, and Daughter Jemima Fort.
Survived by his 2nd wife Rose Lin Fort, with 8 Children, and 2 stepchildren.
His life was filled with many high hurdles, most of which he was able to conquer. Every man has struggles in life, by some his memory will be cherished and he will be missed, by others, he will be hated and despised, such is the way of life.
Edward moved to the Chicago area in 1976 where he made his home, he met his 1st wife Sokvary there and were married in the early ’80s. He loved to learn about far countries and always wanted to visit them.
He has now traveled to the farthest country known to man, if he were here, he would tell you all about that wonderful place.
Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, August 26, 2022, at Langeland-Sterenberg Funeral Home, 315 E. 16th St. Holland. Burial will be in Pilgrim Home Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service on Friday.
