Julian Irving Edison, 87, May 8, 2017.

Beloved husband of Hope Edison; cherished father of Mark (Ilaina) Edison and Aaron Edison; loving grandfather of Sam and Isabel; son of the late Mark and Ida Edison; brother of the late Evelyn (Eric) Newman; brother-in-law of Jane Rabb; dear uncle, cousin and friend.

A Harvard graduate and lifelong St. Louis businessman, Julian was devoted to his family and his city. He was passionate about books, art, education, Mozart, chocolate and a good joke.

Funeral service Thursday, May 11, 12 p.m. at Congregation Temple Israel, Ladue and Spoede Roads. No visitation prior to service. Private family interment. Memorial contributions preferred to the Saint Louis Art Museum or the Radio Arts Foundation. Please visit bergermemorialchapel.com for more information.

BERGER MEMORIAL SERVICE