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Edward Frank Draugelis, age 97, passed away peacefully at home in Dearborn, Michigan, on May 17, 2025. Born in Grand Rapids on February 1, 1928, Ed lived a life that defied convention—a brilliant mix of intellect, grit, humility, and unmistakable swagger.

A proud veteran of the United States Army, Ed served honorably while stationed in Germany, embodying a sense of duty that carried through every chapter of his life. Upon returning home, he joined the …

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Diane and I were living together in the late                                                                    1970s, …
Diane and I were living together in the late                                                       …
Diane and I were living together in the late                    …
Ed was a beauty: Dynamic, intelligent, greatly competitive, highly accomplished, handsome, generous, witty. Dearly love…
Ed was a beauty: Dynamic, intelligent, greatly competitive, highly accomplished, handsome, generous…
Ed was a beauty: Dynamic, intelligent, greatly competitive, high…

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February 1st, 1928
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May 17th, 2025
Dearborn, MI

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