Edward "Ed" Anthony Clouse was born to Wilhelmina and William Clouse in Tiffin, Ohio, on April 15, 1933. He died Sunday, October 19, 2014, at his ranch house outside of Boerne at 81 years of age.

Ed is survived by his mother, Wilhelmina Clouse Sweat; his wife of 59 years, Helen Clouse; his brother, Jim Clouse; his sons, Steven Clouse and wife Geri and Darryl Clouse and wife Teresa; and his daughters, Donna Turner and husband Mike and Barbara Nelson and husband Bill. He is also survived by his precious grandchildren: Madeline and Zachary Clouse, Travis and Kendall Nelson, and Braxton and Briley Clouse.

He was preceded in death by his father, William Clouse.

Ed excelled in mechanical aptitude which was demonstrated by him building and flying his own airplane at only 16 years of age. Ed retired after a career as a pilot in the US Air Force, and had recently earned his FAA Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award for demonstrating professionalism, skill and aviation expertise by maintaining safe operations for 50 years. There is nothing he could not build or fix. Ed was constantly working on multiple projects in his barn, planning his next travels, and was always ready to go flying with his friends. Ed's biggest joy was his family. He was dedicated to his church, was quick with a joke or an insightful view of the world around him, and more than willing to show off a new trick from his dog Bella.

Visitation will be held Thursday, October 23, 2014, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Ebensberger-Fisher Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held on Friday, October 24, 2014, at 10:00 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church in Boerne with burial to follow at the Boerne Cemetery. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, please dedicate any donations to the charity of your choice. To leave condolences for the family, please visit www.ebensberger-fisher.com and select the Obituaries tab.

Arrangements with Ebensberger-Fisher Funeral Home of Boerne.