Edward E. Janson, 84 of Columbia, IL born August 6, 1940 in Belleville, IL, passed away on Monday, October 1, 2024.

Ed was a lifelong member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Columbia, IL.  He was a U.S. Army veteran, minor league baseball umpire and co-owner of Sports Page Inn before retiring from the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency in St. Louis, MO. He was an avid crappie fisherman and golfer, having been a member of the Waterloo Country Club for over 45 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Regina Janson, nee Besse; and a sister, Marilyn Gaido.

Surviving are his loving wife of 49 years, Pamela Janson, nee Widdows; children, Michael (Kim) Janson of Columbia, IL, Michelle (Kevin) Jaskiewicz of Sunset Hills, MO, Kelly (Tim) Kennedy of Columbia, IL, and Tim (Megan) Janson of Denver, NC; eight grandchildren, Hannah, Megan, Amelia, Andrew, Anna, Jake, Connor and Knox; siblings, James (June) Janson, Carolyn Naumann, Robert (Connie) Janson, Joan (Tom) Herrmann, and Jeanie Wienhoff (Guy Nelson). He was also a dear brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend.

Memorials may be made to Immaculate Conception Campus Enhancement Project or St. Vincent DePaul Society.

Condolences may be expressed online at www.braunfh.com

Visitation will be held on Monday, October 7, 2024 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Braun Family Funeral Home, Columbia, IL and Tuesday, October 8, 2024 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will follow with Father Steve Thoma and Father Carl Scherrer officiating. Burial will be at Immaculate Conception Catholic Cemetery, Columbia, IL.