Edward A. Cameron, Jr.

Edward A. Cameron, Jr. passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2018 at Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital. He was 94 years old. Edward was born in Cadillac on September 24, 1923, to Edward and Vola (Laney) Cameron. He attended St. Ann Catholic School and graduated from Cadillac High School in June of 1942. Edward served in the United States Army as a member of the 1276th Combat Engineers in World War II in the European Theatre of Operations in France, Belgium, Holland and Germany. Upon returning from military service he married Elizabeth Ann Kruley at St. Ann Catholic Church on August 28, 1948. He later graduated from Ferris State College with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. He then attended Wayne State University and received a Master's Degree in Education and completed additional courses at Michigan State University. He started his career as a teacher and later a principal at the Tustin School. For years he taught: accounting, business law, computers, adult and driver's education at the Cadillac Senior High School. He was Chairman of the Business Education Department and maintained the Internal Activities Fund for the Cadillac Senior High School. He was president of the Cadillac Teachers\' Association, was instrumental in the promotion of the Veteran's Memorial Stadium and received various awards from Ferris State College for contributions to the student teaching program. Edward was a member of both the National and Michigan Teachers' Associations. Upon retirement, he taught driver's education for several years at Lake City High School. For recreation he enjoyed hunting, fishing, reading, sports and square dancing. As a long-time member of St. Ann Catholic Church, he was an usher and involved in numerous activities and maintained a 4th Degree Membership in the Knights of Columbus. He is survived by his daughters: Karen (Jeffrey) Miller, Carole (Charles) Johnson, Colette (Kenneth) Krob, Kathleen Cameron; a son, Gregory Cameron; six grandchildren: Kristy, Kenneth, Ryan, Tyler, Owen and Steven; five great-grandchildren: Kristopher, Elijah, Emerson, Nolan and Eden. Edward is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Elizabeth who passed away on June 19, 2005; his parents and a sister, Elaine Williams. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 AM, Saturday, January 6, 2018 at St. Ann Catholic Church in Cadillac with Reverend Fr. Michael Janowski as celebrant. Burial will be at Mount Carmel Cemetery in Cadillac. Friends may meet the family from 4-7 PM, Friday at Peterson Funeral & Cremation Services in Cadillac where the Rosary will be prayed at 6:30 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to St., Ann Catholic School Educational Fund. An online guestbook is available at www.petersonfh.com.

Edward A. Cameron, Jr.

September 24, 1923 - January 4, 2018