Sanibel, FL

EDWARD SAILER, 72 of Sanibel, FL. passed away Friday, April 2, 2004 in Sanibel, FL.   He was born June 9, 1931 in Brooklyn, NY the son of Eugene and Hilda (Strasse) Sailer.  On June 12, 1954 in Wellsville, NY he married Joan Esther Jacobs, who predeceased him March 19, 2003.                                                  

Ed grew up in Long Island, NY.  He attended Alfred University; where he met his future wife be Joan Jacobs, and graduated with a degree in Ceramic Engineering.  He was a member of the Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity. He spent the greater part of his working life in Wappingers Falls employed by IBM.  In the early 1970’s he earned a masters degree in Business Administration from Union college.  In 1980 he moved with his family to Paris, France where he enjoyed travel, meeting new people, and the French culture.  He retired from IBM shortly after returning to the United States and moved to Sanibel, FL.  There he began a very successful second career in real estate and became well known in the community.   

His passions were spending time with his family and friends, traveling, and playing racquetball.  Ed will be missed by his family and friends and will be remembered for his powerful personality, positive attitude, and generous nature.   

Survivors include 1 son: Richard Sailer of Florida; 2 daughters: Linda (Kenneth) Enders of Texas and New York, and Janet (Heico) Thorn of Florida; 4 grandchildren: Kory and Kyra Enders; and Chelsea and Nicholas Thorn, 2 nieces: Betty Rector and Carol Throm; and 1 nephew: William Throm. 

In addition to his wife, he was predeceased by 1 sister: Irma Throm.

Friends are invited to call on Thursday from 2:00 to 4:00 pm only at the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Belmont.  The funeral service will be Friday, April 9, 2004 at 10:00 am in the funeral home with Rev. Sandra Lasher presiding.  Burial will be in Forest Hills Cemetery in Belmont.  Memorial suggestions include the Ding Darling Wildlife Refuge (1 Wildlife Society Drive Sanibel, Fl. 33957).  A Florida memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family.