Edward J. “Ed” Bredhold, 94, Huntingburg
Edward J. “Ed” Bredhold, 94, of Huntingburg, passed away at 7:15 a.m. on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at Brookside Village in Jasper.
Ed was born in Jasper, Indiana, on December 23, 1931, to Edward B. and Verena (Hedinger) Bredhold.
He married Monna Kays on November 11, 1954, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Huntingburg, Indiana. She preceded him in death on October 1, 2012.
He was a graduate of Jasper High School.
He served in the United States Army during the Korean War.
He previously worked at Jasper Seating and then retired as a night manager at Buehler’s/IGA, where he had worked for over 30 years.
Ed was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Huntingburg, Indiana, the Holy Name Society, the K of C, and the American Legion Post #147 for 69 years.
He enjoyed going to dances, was a car enthusiast who loved driving through car lots, and loved going out to eat and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. In addition, he was an avid IU and St. Louis Cardinals fan.
He is survived by one daughter, Terri Eichmiller of Jasper; one daughter-in-law, Cynthia Bredhold of Jasper; three grandchildren, Nathan (Noreen) Bredhold, Bryan (Alexis) Eichmiller, and Brent Eichmiller; three great-grandchildren, Evan and Grace Bredhold and Ian Eichmiller.
Preceding him in death, besides his wife, were his son, Steven Bredhold; one son-in-law, John Eichmiller, his daughter, Debbie Bredhold; his two sisters, Marilyn Dorsam and Laverne Sermersheim; and his two brothers, Ferrel and Clarence Bredhold.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Edward J. Bredhold will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, November 13, 2026, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Huntingburg, Indiana, with burial to follow in the church cemetery. The American Legion Post #147 will conduct military graveside rites.
A visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at the Becher-Kluesner Downtown Chapel in Jasper, Indiana, on Friday, November 13, 2026.
Memorial contributions may be made to the wishes of the family.
Online condolences may be made at www.becherkluesner.com.
