Edwin "Fast Eddie" Lehner of Joliet passed away January 21, 2019 at home. Born September 27, 1933, he was the youngest child of Florence (Moir) and Clifford Lehner. Ed is survived by his best friend and loving wife of 62 years, Jackie (Minnick) Lehner. Also surviving are his daughter, Jodi (Mike) Keto, Grandchildren; Heather (Ken) Magrow, Cameron (Jennifer) Keto, Amber (Brian) Tezak and Christian (Diane) Shanna. His 7 Great Grandchildren; Zander and Kessler Magrow, Dilan and Mackenzie Tezak, Nathan and Lillian Shanna, and Sofia Ash were the loves of his life. Also surviving are many brothers and sister-in-law's who he considered his siblings rather than in-laws; numerous nieces and nephews; and many friends. Preceded in death by his daughter Candi Lehner, granddaughter Holly Lehner, his parents, his brother Clifford Lehner, sister Marjorie Russell, nephew Russ Lehner, brother-in-law's Glenn and Bob Minnick, and nieces Sherry Jackson and Renee Whalen. In the Army, he served in the Infantry then in Germany in Aviation as a helicopter mechanic. It was in the Army that he got his nickname "Fast Eddie" because he was so good on the pool table. He retired from Thomas Steel, then he worked as a self-employed electrician until he was 80. He loved camping and fishing with his family. In his younger years, his hobbies were bowling, pool, trap shooting, fishing, camping, and golfing. But most of all, he loved time spent with his family, who loved him dearly. He was a true friend to everyone and if you needed help, he was there. Many thanks to his doctors and nurses at the VA and Lisa's Hospice team, as well as Jodi, Amber and the many family and friends who helped with his care. In lieu of flowers memorials may be sent to Joliet Area Community Hospice or the family. Funeral services will be held at Farkas Funeral Home, 3201 W. Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL 60431 Friday, January 25, 2019 at 1:00 P.M. Visitation from 11:00 A.M. until time of services. Interment will be at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. For more information, please call 815-725-0100 or visit www.farkasfuneralhome.com