Ed Schreiner service Feb. 12

Edwin “Ed” Schreiner (68) passed away peacefully at home on January 21, 2012 after a short battle with cancer.

Ed owned the Arco Service Station at Foothill and Santa Anita from 1971 – 1984. He spent a decade as a float mechanic for the Pasadena Tournament of Roses and most recently worked for the Arcadia School District.

Dedicated to the Arcadia High School music program and known as Mr. Fix-it, Ed fabricated customized instrument and uniform racks, furnished his personal trailer for transporting equipment, and extensively supported the percussion section, serving on the pit crew and traveling to regional and national competitions. For many years during the holidays Ed delivered donated items collected from Arcadia Unified School District families to the White Mountain Apache Tribe in Arizona, building goodwill, and ultimately developing a bond with Apache people who welcomed him, sharing special ceremonies and cultural traditions.

Ed was born on June 5, 1943 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Altadena and spent his entire life in Arcadia raising a family, working, owning businesses, and volunteering his time and skills to the community. Ed served in the Army National Guard and later graduated from the Rio Hondo Police Academy, serving as an Arcadia Police Reserve Officer from 1983-1991. As a businessman and Reserve Officer, he was involved with the Youth Safety Run sponsored by the Police Advisory Council for Car Clubs (PACCC).

Ed is survived by his wife of 45 years, Terry, daughters Anne (Michelle Hoy), Sandra, Carol (Rick Brandt) and Sarah, granddaughters Deanna, Samantha and Sara Gelfand, his sister Deborah Lee Schmidt, and his loyal dog, Duke, along with many relatives and friends.

A celebration of Ed’s life will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12 in the Arcadia High School North Gym. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Arcadia High School and designated for the Ed Schreiner Percussion Scholarship.