Edwin M. Wheat

Edwin M. Wheat of Bensalem passed away suddenly Saturday, May 13, 2023. He was 67 years old. Born in Philadelphia to the late Edwin and Matilda “Tillie” (Socki) Wheat and was a resident of Croydon for the last 43 years and formerly of Bensalem. Ed was a long-time member of the Eddington Fire Co Station #28, serving as the Fire House photographer and past President, Treasurer, Secretary and was the current Chief Engineer. He also enjoyed taking trips to Wildwood, NJ and always looked forward to visiting Maine every year with his wife Claire. Ed will be deeply missed by his loving wife of 49 years, Claire (Savage) Wheat. He is also survived by his 4 children, Claire Scutt (Fiancé Josh Hannel), Edwin Wheat (Whitney), John Wheat and Robert Wheat; His sister: Karen L. Ferich (Jeffrey); His grandchildren: Jeremiah Scutt, Jr (Lauren), Kyler Scutt (Fiancé Geena Howell) and Skylar Helms and his nephews, Stephen Ferich, and Andrew Ferich (Eliakim) and many other loving family members and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing, Friday, May 19, 2023, from 10 to 12 PM at the Tomlinson Funeral Home, P.C., 2207 Bristol Pike, Bensalem, PA 19020, followed by his service at 12 PM. Interment Beechwood Cemetery. www.tomlinsonfh.com