Mr. Edward L. Gebhardt, 87, of LaHarpe, IL passed away at 9:35 AM Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at his home.

He was born on September 4, 1926 in Peoria, IL, the son of Harry and Carrie Long Gebhardt. On July 2, 1947 he married Maycel Bundy in LaHarpe.

Edward served in the Navy during World War II. He worked for Waller Brothers in Macomb, for the LaHarpe Lumber Co. and for 9 years at J.I. Case in Burlington. Ed also worked as a self employed carpenter for many years. He was a member of the LaHarpe Masonic Lodge #195, American Legion Post 301 and the VFW. He had served on the LaHarpe City Council, as well as the LaHarpe Fire Department.

Survivors include his wife, 3 sons, Ed (Carol) Gebhardt of Burlington, IA, Kerry (Beth) Gebhardt of Sciota, IL, and Marvin (Kelly) Gebhardt of Blandinsville, IL, 10 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandson.

Edward was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Byron Gebhardt, 2 brothers Merrill Gebhardt and Charles Bud Gebhardt, and 2 sisters, Helen Fryrear and Janet Carter.

Graveside services will be held on Friday, December 6, 2013 at 10:00 A.M. at the LaHarpe Cemetery with Rev. Rick Goettsche officiating. Military Rites will be presented by the LaHarpe American Legion Post 301. Friends may call after 3:00 P.M. Thurday at Banks and Beals Funeral Home in LaHarpe, where masonic rites will be held at 6:00 P.M. followed by visitation with the family until 8:00 P.M. A memorial fund has been established.