Former Milwaukeean Robert R. Edwards died Oct. 29 in Scottsdale, Ariz. He was 80.
A native of Chicago, he lived for many years in Milwaukee, where he founded Kopyprint, a chain of printing shops.
A graduate of Illinois Institute of Technology, he was a veteran of World War II, an accomplished musician and a prize-winning photographer. According to his family, he was known for his sense of humor, honesty and integrity.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Gloria (nee Gold) Edwards; son William (Melinda) Edwards; daughters Lisa (Michael) Harris and Lynne (Donald) Garon; and six grandchildren.
Services and burial were held Oct. 31 in Scottsdale.
The family would appreciate memorials to the Brian Garon Memorial Fund, c/o Jewish Community Center, 4330 S. Cedar Lake Rd., St. Louis Park, MN 55416.
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