Obituary for Edward Ezra Gitlin
Edward Ezra Gitlin, 100, of Cheyenne, WY, passed away on March 25th, 2019 in Cheyenne. He was born in Lutz, Poland on December 28th, 1918. Cremation has taken place and a private burial will take place later.
***Ed Gitlin passed away peacefully in his sleep after a long and productive life of more than 100 years, leaving behind three adult sons John, Kenneth and Ronald plus nine grandchildren.
He was a long time resident of Colorado who moved to Boulder in 1947 after having served in WW II. Ed was a decorated soldier who served in combat with the 7th Army, 399th Infantry Regiment, 100th Division, Company K. Ed survived being held as a prisoner of war in Germany for four months before being liberated by the Russians.
He attended the University of Colorado where he was a student as well as an instructor in the School of Engineering. While attending the University, Ed met his future wife of more than 50 years Sonia Navia-Gitlin, who preceded him in death.
Ed was the founder and president of Triton Tool and Manufacturing Inc. in Boulder for more than 50 years. He had a contagious sense of humor and a generous approach to life which allowed him to create a wealth of friends. Ed was the subject of a book written by Mike Befeler titled "The Best Chicken Thief In All Of Europe" which chronicled his life as a soldier during and after the war. He will be interred in Arlington National Cemetery in a private ceremony.
Published in The Boulder Daily Camera on Mar. 30, 2019
Edward Ezra Gitlin, 100, of Cheyenne, WY, passed away on March 25th, 2019 in Cheyenne. He was born in Lutz, Poland on December 28th, 1918. Cremation has taken place and a private burial will take place later.
***Ed Gitlin passed away peacefully in his sleep after a long and productive life of more than 100 years, leaving behind three adult sons John, Kenneth and Ronald plus nine grandchildren.
He was a long time resident of Colorado who moved to Boulder in 1947 after having served in WW II. Ed was a decorated soldier who served in combat with the 7th Army, 399th Infantry Regiment, 100th Division, Company K. Ed survived being held as a prisoner of war in Germany for four months before being liberated by the Russians.
He attended the University of Colorado where he was a student as well as an instructor in the School of Engineering. While attending the University, Ed met his future wife of more than 50 years Sonia Navia-Gitlin, who preceded him in death.
Ed was the founder and president of Triton Tool and Manufacturing Inc. in Boulder for more than 50 years. He had a contagious sense of humor and a generous approach to life which allowed him to create a wealth of friends. Ed was the subject of a book written by Mike Befeler titled "The Best Chicken Thief In All Of Europe" which chronicled his life as a soldier during and after the war. He will be interred in Arlington National Cemetery in a private ceremony.
Published in The Boulder Daily Camera on Mar. 30, 2019
Obituary for Edward Ezra Gitlin
Edward Ezra Gitlin, 100, of Cheyenne, WY, passed away on March 25th, 2019 in Cheyenne. He was born in Lutz, Poland on December 28th, 1918. Cremation has taken place and a private burial will take place later.
***Ed Gitlin passed away peacefully in his sleep after a long and productive life of more than 100 years, leaving behind three adult sons John, Kenneth and Ronald plus nine grandchildren.
He was a long time resident of Colorado who moved to Boulder in 1947 after having served in WW II. Ed was a decorated soldier who served in combat with the 7th Army, 399th Infantry Regiment, 100th Division, Company K. Ed survived being held as a prisoner of war in Germany for four months before being liberated by the Russians.
He attended the University of Colorado where he was a student as well as an instructor in the School of Engineering. While attending the University, Ed met his future wife of more than 50 years Sonia Navia-Gitlin, who preceded him in death.
Ed was the founder and president of Triton Tool and Manufacturing Inc. in Boulder for more than 50 years. He had a contagious sense of humor and a generous approach to life which allowed him to create a wealth of friends. Ed was the subject of a book written by Mike Befeler titled "The Best Chicken Thief In All Of Europe" which chronicled his life as a soldier during and after the war. He will be interred in Arlington National Cemetery in a private ceremony.
Published in The Boulder Daily Camera on Mar. 30, 2019
Edward Ezra Gitlin, 100, of Cheyenne, WY, passed away on March 25th, 2019 in Cheyenne. He was born in Lutz, Poland on December 28th, 1918. Cremation has taken place and a private burial will take place later.
***Ed Gitlin passed away peacefully in his sleep after a long and productive life of more than 100 years, leaving behind three adult sons John, Kenneth and Ronald plus nine grandchildren.
He was a long time resident of Colorado who moved to Boulder in 1947 after having served in WW II. Ed was a decorated soldier who served in combat with the 7th Army, 399th Infantry Regiment, 100th Division, Company K. Ed survived being held as a prisoner of war in Germany for four months before being liberated by the Russians.
He attended the University of Colorado where he was a student as well as an instructor in the School of Engineering. While attending the University, Ed met his future wife of more than 50 years Sonia Navia-Gitlin, who preceded him in death.
Ed was the founder and president of Triton Tool and Manufacturing Inc. in Boulder for more than 50 years. He had a contagious sense of humor and a generous approach to life which allowed him to create a wealth of friends. Ed was the subject of a book written by Mike Befeler titled "The Best Chicken Thief In All Of Europe" which chronicled his life as a soldier during and after the war. He will be interred in Arlington National Cemetery in a private ceremony.
Published in The Boulder Daily Camera on Mar. 30, 2019
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