Beloved husband and father, G. Edwin Logan, went to be with the Lord on August 9, 2012 at the age of 84. He was born at home in Arcola, IL to Nell Young and George C. Logan on March 17, 1928. Ed attended Bagdad Elementary School in the heart of Illinois Old Order Amish country and graduated from Arcola Township High in 1945, where he was Valedictorian. He then attended the University of Illinois at Champaign, where he met the love of his life, Virginia June Walker. Ed played French horn in the University of Illinois Marching Band during his time at college and graduated with a B.S. in Vocational Agriculture in 1949. On September 24, 1949 he and Virginia were married at the Presbyterian Church in Berwyn, IL. As the newlyweds began their family, Ed continued to pursue his education, earning a Master's Degree in Education in 1956. He put his talent and education to good use throughout his lifetime, teaching high school for 10 years, junior high for 2 years and college for 6 years. Ed put his love of agriculture to good use also, topping the nation in sales as a farm feed salesman and sales manager until his retirement. After retirement, he, his wife and their daughter Lynne moved from Aurora, IL to Springfield, MO in June of 1998. Before and after his retirement, Ed was active in several organizations, including 4-H, Future Farmers of America (FFA), the Full Gospel Businessmen's Association and the National Education Association (NEA). He was also active in the Freemason organization and was a Past Master of the Masonic Lodge in Geneseo, IL. Ed also loved doing volunteer work and was a volunteer guide at the Wonders of Wildlife Museum in Springfield, MO. He also enjoyed golf and gardening, and he was active in the men's group at King's Way United Methodist in Springfield. Edwin is survived by his wife of nearly 63 years, Virginia, and by his three children; April of Solana Beach, CA; Lynne of Springfield, MO; and Craig of Encinitas, CA. He is also survived by his sister Marilla, his brother Roger, and granddaughters Lauren and Natalie. Visitation will be held Monday, August 13, 2012 from 1:00-2:00 p.m. at King's Way United Methodist Church, 2401 S. Lone Pine, Springfield, MO. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 p.m. Arrangements are under the care of Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN), 977 Centerville Turnpike Virginia Beach, Va. 23463 or King's Way U.M.C, 2401 S Lone Pine Springfield, Mo 65804.