Edward Hans Ness was born in Dell Grove Township, MN on April 30, 1938 to James and Mildred (Watrin) Ness. He was raised in Sandstone, MN and passed away on October 23, 2021 in North Branch, MN at the age of 83 years.

He married Beverly Hill on August 20, 1960, in Aitkin, MN. They have four children, Anthony (Tina) Ness, James (Diane) Ness, Mary (Kevin) Shaw, and David (Joyce) Ness, 14 grandchildren, and 22 great grandchildren; sister, Alice; sister-in-law, Barbara Lyman, brother-in-law, Rick (Betti) Hill; special friend, Patrick McBride.

Ed was a great provider for his family working 45 years in retail meat markets. He loved to fish, camp, and taking road trips with family and friends. He adored his family and was a kind and generous friend. Ed enjoyed spending time with his special friend, Patrick McBride. He will be missed by all who knew him.

Ed was preceded in death by his parents, James and Mildred Ness; his mother and father-in-law, Earl and Barbara Hill; sisters, Agnes Sawatzky, Ann Ingemansen; brother-in-laws, Dean, Jensen, and Fred Sawatzky, Marvin Ingemansen, Peter Colb; sister-in-law, Patricia Bailey; and special friend Lori McBride.

Rather than flowers Ed would love for you to donate to St. Jude's Children's Hospital.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 29, 2021, at 11 a.m. at the Methven Funeral Chapel in Sandstone, MN with Deacon Jim Mostek officiating. Visitation and Rosary will take place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, October 28, 2021 along with one hour prior to the service on Friday at the Methven Funeral Chapel. Burial will take place on Friday following the service at Spring Park Cemetery.

Arrangements by Methven Funeral and Cremation Services of Sandstone, MN.