Edwin D. Armbruster (86 years) of Ocala, Florida, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2023.

He was born in Washington D.C. to Margaret Virginia Mills and Earnest Arthur Armbruster. Ed graduated from Gulf High School in New Port Richey, Florida. He married his high school sweetheart, Jean Morris, in 1956.

Ed served in the Air Force (1957-1961) and credited that time with getting an education that served him throughout his life. After the AF, he was employed with Martin Marietta Company in Orlando, Florida (1963) and from there his life took off. He was employed by the Panama Canal Company in the Canal Zone, Rep of Panama in October 1964. He was involved in the community, and a leader in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His proudest accomplishment was assisting the LDS Church in locating a place for a temple to be built in Panama. The temple stands today in Cardenas, Panama, and can be seen by ships coming into the Panama Canal. His next major feat was learning to fly a small airplane and becoming a Gold Star Instructor. He could fly anything and teach anyone the skills to become a pilot. That he did. Many will attest to that. After retirement in November 1985, travel became his passion, and he became an author. He has written several books about flying. The latest being "Unusual Attitude" Flight Instructor Memoirs.

Ed or Capt. Ed as he liked to be called is survived by his wife Jean, daughters, Margie, Judy, and Connie. He is survived by 14 grandchildren, 28 Great Grandchildren, and 4 Great, Great Grandchildren, his brother William Armbruster of Williamsburg, Virginia and sister, Brydie Thomas of Brigham City, Utah. He is preceded in death by is daughter, Debi.

Funeral arrangements are scheduled for Monday, November 13, 2023, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1831 SE 18th Avenue, Ocala, Florida. Viewing from 9:30-10:30. Service in the Chapel, 10:30-11:30. Luncheon will be served for family and friends, 11:30-12:45. The interment will be held at the Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Florida. Military Honors will begin at 2:00 for those who wish to attend.