doublegunshop.com - home Forums General Discussion DoubleGun BBS @ doublegunshop.com ED MUDERLAK

Sadly, Kevin McCormack reported today on the Parker Forum "the passing of Ed Muderlak at 3PM yesterday at his home in Durand, IL after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Through his research, writings, and conversations, Ed did much to expand the base of knowledge connected with Parker guns. True students of the marque owe much to him, and I am proud to have known him. May he rest in peace."

I knew him too, although not as well as Kevin. I have his books on Parkers, signed by him to me which I will always treasure. My condolences to his wife Nancy and the rest of his family. He will be missed.

Best Regards, George

Yes, we'll miss him and I'll miss arguing with him sometimes. His contributions to our "sport" were tremendous.

That is indeed sad news. Although I never had the opportunity to know Ed more than casually; I did have the chance to meet and visit with Ed at a couple of the Southern Side x Side events. Ed was quite a character and great conversationalists who seemed to live for the opportunities provided by a good debate. Almost fanatical about his Parkers, and a great researcher; Ed's loss will be felt for a long time within the double gun community. I extend my sincerest sympathies to his widow and loved ones as they adjust to his passing.

I just can�t find the words to express how sorry I am to hear this because he was a true gentleman.

Ed with his beloved Parker Dog!










Ed was one of kind. A generous mentor to me and many others. I am glad I had the opportunity to share one pheasant hunt with him.

Pete

I will miss my friend, Ed. He is a living, breathing, walking, testimonial for retiring early and giving your all to something you enjoy. He lived for shotguns, dogs, writing, researching, boats, preaching, debating, travelling, living on the land, you name it. He is what we wanted to be and some of us are. I hope Nancy, Ed's lovely wife, does not give up on us. Ed's sometime friend, Bill Murphy

Very sad indeed. I only ever communicated with Ed by e-mail but he came across as one of life's good-guys. I have some of his books which I very much enjoy. Lagopus.....

At this end of the world he will be missed also. In spite of his illness, I gather that he had a very interesting life, half year in charge of his maize farm the other half writting on board of his boat in the Caribbean. His books are splendid portraits of a classic gun and its era.

I'm very sad to hear this. I am fortunate enough to have two of his books. His Parker gun book is the best that I have read and
His love of the guns from Meriden was inspiring. It's been a hard year for us shotgun folks. Too many goodbyes.

In 1998 I bought his book "Parker Gun, The Old Reliable", read it thoroughly and wrote to him through the address (his farm in Ill) printed on the back flap of the dust jacket thanking him for the knowledge I gained from his research. He replied right away and suggested that if I liked Parker guns so much I should join the PGCA. I joined that afternoon and have never been sorry. Ed and I have had several discussions since then, both in person as well as electronically and I am continuously amazed by his knowledge and most of all, his eagerness to share his knowledge with anyone who expresses an interest.
He certainly will be missed but his words will stay with us for years and years to come. For those who may not have known Ed or read his words here and on other forums, he often signed off with an oft repeated phrase which today rings only too true....
"Further EDM sayeth naught."

Rest in peace Ed.

Dean