Edward Ronald Paige

Gary, IN

Edward Ronald Paige, 87, died of natural causes in his home in Gary, Indiana, in December 2020. He was the oldest of six children (five boys and a girl) born to Edward V. and Alexandria"Stella" Paige. His given name was Edward R., but he was affectionately called Ronny by siblings and cousins. A lifelong Gary resident, he was a graduate of the Indiana School for the Deaf where he learned the linotype trade, which he turned into a life-long vocation. Edward worked as a printer for the Gary Post-Tribune newspaper for 25 years. He is survived by three brothers, William, Timothy, and John, as well as a large extended family. Brother Richard and sister Sandra predeceased him.

Edward never married and others saw him as leading a simple life, independent, strong, and one of a kind. His independence was keenly demonstrated by his desire to visit on his own all 50 United States, a goal he completed in 1983.

Due to COVID-19 concerns, there will not be a public memorial. Those interested in supportingEdward's memory can make a donation to the Indiana School for the Deaf: Indiana School for the Deaf; 1200 E. 42nd Street; Indianapolis, IN 46205. Please write "DONATE Edward R. Paige" in the memo section of your check. Solan Pruzin Funeral Home and Crematory entrusted with services. Solanpruzinfunerlhome.com