John L. Edler

family owned and operated since 1888. The farm was recognized as a Dairy of Distinction in the mid 1990’s John was also a member and delegate for

the National Grape/ Welch group , Dairylea Milk Co-op , a member of the Dayton Grange, John was the sextant for the Versailles Cemetery a position he and his wife held for many years . John was a jack of all trades there was nothing he couldn’t fix or repair, he enjoyed wood-working and even built the family homestead he and Inez raised their children in. He also helped several in the area and had a hand in building their homes

also. John enjoyed family camping , snowmobiling (the snow-bugs) playing pinochle (and other card games) , diamond art, puzzles and sudoku. John was a devoted husband , father, grandfather and friend , surviving besides his wife Inez of 66 years is a son John W. ( Susan) Edler of Irving and a daughter Deborah (William) Fedor of Highland, MI. Grandchildren Christy (Patrick) Martin, John M. Edler, Andrew J. Edler, Catherine E. Fedor and Gillian M. Fedor , Great Grandfather to Abigail L. Martin and Evelyn R. Martin.Besides his parents John was preceded in death by a sister Marcia Edler. John was a donor to the University of Buffalo’s Ana-tomical Gift Program. A Celebration of Life will take place at a later date and will be announced by the SCHINDLER FUNERAL HOME 44 Center St. Gowanda (716)-532-4200. Memorials, if desired may be made to the Versailles United Methodist Church PO BOX 199 Versailles , NY 14168.