Edward Bouder Jr. 88, of Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at the Golden Living Center.  Born in Lancaster, PA, he was the son of the late Margaret Wills and Edward Bouder, Sr.  Married on April 18, 1944, Ed was the loving husband of Roberta M. (Cunningham) Bouder with whom he celebrated 67 years of marriage.

A US Army Veteran, he served during World War II as a Military Police Officer.  After faithfully serving his country, he worked for Armstrong World Industries as a day laborer.  Ed enjoyed fishing, camping, bird watching, and spending time with his family.

Surviving, in addition to his wife: a daughter, Rita Ream of Lancaster; three sons, Kenneth Bouder, husband of Goldie, of York, Ronald Bouder, husband of Patricia, of Lititz, and Daniel Bouder, husband of Mary, of Manheim; a sister, Ruth Groff of Leola; and a brother, David Bouder of New Providence, PA.  Ed was a proud grandfather of four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

A Funeral Service will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, August 27, 2011 at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543 with Mr. Michael Nagy officiating.  Family and friends will be received from 10-11 AM at the funeral home. Interment will be held at Conestoga Memorial Park.  In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Ed's memory to: The American Diabetes Association, 3544 N. Progress Avenue Suite 101, Harrisburg PA 17110. To send online condolences, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 717-560-5100.