Beloved Music Program Patron Dies

Submitted by Arcadia Unifed School District spokeswoman Marilyn Daleo.

Edwin "Ed" Schreiner passed away peacefully at home on Jan. 21 after a short battle with cancer. He was 68.

Ed owned the Arco station on Foothill at Santa Anita in the 1970's and 80's and later Ed's Skate Shop. He was a float mechanic and safety inspector for the Pasadena Tournament of Roses and most recently worked for the .  

Ed served in the Army National Guard and also graduated from the Rio Hondo Police Academy, serving as an reserve officer from 1983-1991. As a businessman and Reserve, he was involved with Arcadia's Police Advisory Council for Car Clubs and the Youth Safety Run.  

Dedicated to the Arcadia High School music program and known as Mr. Fix-it, Ed fabricated customized instrument and uniform racks, furnished his personal trailer for transporting equipment, and extensively supported the percussion section, serving on the pit crew and traveling to regional and national competitions. 

For many years at the holidays, Ed delivered donated items collected by Arcadia High to the White Mountain Apache Tribe in Arizona, building goodwill and ultimately developing a bond with Apache tribal leaders who welcomed him into their inner circle, sharing special ceremonies and cultural traditions. 

Ed is survived by his wife of 45 years, Terry, daughters Anne, Sandra, Carol and Sarah, granddaughters Deanna, Samantha and Sara Gelfand, his sister Deborah Lee Schmidt, and his loyal dog Duke.

A celebration of Ed's life will be held on Sunday at 1 p.m. in the Arcadia High School North Gym. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Arcadia High School and designated for the Mr. Ed Instrumental Music Scholarship.