Edward P. Cordonnier age 70 of Celina, Ohio formerly of Russia, Ohio passed away at 6:58 AM on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton due to complication of a stroke suffered on Easter Sunday.

He was born April 22, 1950 in Greenville, Ohio to the late Paul & Rosemary (Glynn) Cordonnier. His mother survives in Sidney. On April 17, 1971 he married Linda S. Berning in Minster, Ohio. She survives in Celina.

He is also survived by children and grandchildren: Casey & Stephanie Cordonnier, Lauren & Madison, New Bremen, Bryon & Araceli Cordonnier, Andrew & Joshua, Mission, TX, brother & sisters: Kay & Ron Borchers, Russia, Don & Barb Cordonnier, Russia, Sandy & Heinz Finkes, Piqua, brothers-in-law, Larry & Janet Berning, Minster, Tom & Peg Berning, McCartyville.

He was preceded in death by his father and his in-laws Ray & Lucille Berning.

Ed was a 1968 graduate of Russia High School. He was a bricklayer for more than 40 years and started M.R. Phlipot Masonry and then was a superintendent of masonry for Ferguson Construction.

He volunteered and was chief for the Russia Fire Department, was past president of the Russia Civic Association, was a member of Celina Moose and an avid boater. He was also a sports enthusiast and enjoyed Ohio State sports and NCAA basketball and watching his grandchildren play sports.

Private family services will be held. Hogenkamp Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Russia Fire Department, 113 North Street, Russia, OH 45363.

Condolences may be left at www.hogenkampfh.com.