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Edward Blackburn Grandel

Edward Blackburn Grandel of Wilmington, Delaware passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2022, at the age of 81. After several months of declining health, Eddie passed peacefully of natural causes.

Eddie was born in Wilmington, Delaware in 1940, to father George William Grandel, Jr. and mother Dorothy Irene Grandel. He graduated from Conrad High School and later attended the University of Delaware. He helped his family by working any odd jobs he could find starting at an early age. His work ethic and desire to take care of his family led to him serve over 23 years at Atlantic Aviation as an estimator and specification writer.

As a lifelong game player, Eddie took his passion to the biggest challenge by designing an international play by mail game, Galactic Prisoners, which he then ran for 12 years. His love for family shines throughout with subtle references to landmark people and moments from his life. His love for board games was only surpassed by his creative passions. He was always onto the next new painting, next new creation. His love of the arts never dimmed, but grew deeper with each project.

Eddie is survived by his wife Suzanne May Grandel; son Troy Edward Grandel and his wife Jessica; grandchildren Katharine Myong Hui Grandel, Eileen Moon Hui Grandel, Samuel Troy Grandel, David Yulong Grandel along with his wife Cindy and son Lucas, and Leona Lee Vergantino and her daughter Nalani and son Ryder; and cat Riley Grandel.

People wishing to honor Eddie’s lifelong commitment and love of animals can make donations to the Delaware SPCA. Please make all contributions online and email giving@delspca.org for any giving-related questions.

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Funeral Services

A visitation for Eddie is planned for Saturday, March 19, 2022, from 10 am to 11 am at the Chandler Funeral Home at 7230 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin, DE 19707. All are invited to attend. The funeral will follow immediately afterwards at Gracelawn Memorial Park at 2220 N. Dupont Highway, Wilmington, DE 19720.

Condolences

    James Johnson lit a candle and writes,
    We will miss you Uncle Eddie.
    03/14/2022 07:04 pm
    Tom Johnson lit a candle and writes,
    You will be missed Uncle Eddie. Thank you for teaching me chess and watching boxing on t.v. together when you guys let me sleep over as a young child. Many fond memories that I'll cherish forever.
    03/14/2022 08:54 pm
    Tom Johnson lit a candle and writes,
    You will be missed Uncle Eddie. Thank you for teaching me chess and watching friday night boxing on t.v. when I was a little kid and sleep=over at your place. Many cherished memories which I will never forget. Love always.
    03/14/2022 09:05 pm
    Pam and Richard Campbell writes,
    So sorry for your loss. Love and Prayers to you and your family.
    03/15/2022 03:16 pm
    Susan Crawford writes,
    My thoughts and prays to you and your family at this time. Susan (Skinner) Crawford
    03/16/2022 09:03 am
    Howard & Connie Simmons writes,
    Suzanne, so sorry to read about your loss. I don't think I ever met your husband, but he obviously was a special man. Our thoughts are with you.
    03/16/2022 07:15 pm
    Karen Tomazine lit a candle and writes,
    I will miss you Uncle Eddie. I remember the smell of your pipe tobacco when I was little. You and I shared a love of cats. I know I got that from you. You will be missed.
    03/16/2022 07:40 pm
    Felice lit a candle and writes,
    I will always look back on witty and interesting conversations with Eddie. He never failed to put a smile on the face of whoever was lucky enough to share moments with him. Suzanne (& Riley), sending love and hugs your way.
    03/16/2022 08:44 pm
    Karen Tomazine lit a candle and writes,
    I remember the smell of your pipe tobacco when I was little. We shared a love of cats. You will be missed Uncle Eddie.
    03/16/2022 08:55 pm
    Mike O'Neill writes,
    As a new Atlantic Aviation employee in 1980, Ed gifted me a game of 'Acquire' and introduced me to the board game genre. I blame him for a life-long addiction that only gets worse with time. LOL! I was also a play tester for 'Starship Command' (which was his predecessor game to 'Galactic Prisoners'). I loved the game...but not the alien Nibor (his cats name spelled backwards). And I always loved getting turn sheets back with the smell of pipe tobacco on them! I was thrilled to watch Ed's success with 'Galactic Prisoners'. I moved away and life went on but I often think of Ed when I'm playing yet that next new board game. Thanks, Ed!
    03/16/2022 11:16 pm

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