Edward Vail
April 6, 1938 - February 16, 2021
Edward Vail, 82, of Lafayette passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, February 16, 2021. He was born April 6, 1938 in Detroit, MI, to the late Pierrott L. and Bessie (Brown) Vail. He worked as a Pipe Fitter and Mechanical Inspector for Purdue University until his retirement. On December 10, 1982 he married Linda Schmitz in Lafayette at St. James Episcopal Church and she survives. Edward had a life-long love of motorcycles. He enjoyed spending time with his friends and family, especially his 11 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Along with his wife, Linda, he is survived by son: Michael (wife, Lisa) Vail of Locust, NC; two daughters: Susan (husband, Don) Retherford of Georgetown, KY and Valerie (husband, Jerry) Baskett of Lafayette, IN; step-son Jeffrey Schmitz of Lafayette, IN and step-daughter Jennifer (husband, Matt) Colburn of Woodinville, WA. His brother Richard (wife, Ann) Vail of Austin, TX survives as well as 11 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents and sister Marilyn Hughes. There will be a private family viewing Saturday, February 20, 2021 from 1-2pm at Hippensteel Funeral Home followed by a Grave Side Service with Father Summerlin at St. Boniface Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Alzheimer’s Association. Share memories and condolences online at www.hippensteelfuneralservice.com http://videos.lifetributes.com/1121708
Edward Vail, 82, of Lafayette passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, February 16, 2021. He was born April 6, 1938 in Detroit, MI, to the late Pierrott L. and Bessie (Brown) Vail. He worked as a Pipe Fitter and Mechanical Inspector for... View Obituary & Service Information