Edward W. Ruediger, 53, of Sarver died Friday at Sunnyview Home following a lingering illness.

Born Oct. 7, 1952, in Natrona Heights, he was the son of the late Edward H. Ruediger and Rose Cook Ruediger.

He had worked as a driver for Vogel Disposal in Mars until he became ill.

He volunteered for the Lighthouse Foundation in Valencia for many years.

He is survived by his mother of Sarver; two sisters, Ronald W. Ruediger of Fenelton and Randy S. Ruediger of Valencia; a sister, Mrs. Douglas (Cindy) Montgomery of Cabot; an uncle, Walter L. Ruediger of Sarver; and a number of nieces and nephews.

<B>Ruediger</B> — Family services for Edward W. Ruediger, who died Friday, July 7, 2006, were held today at the <B>FOX FUNERAL HOME</B> with the Rev. Jeff Walaski of the Lighthouse Foundation officiating.Burial was in the Saxonburg Memorial Church Cemetery.