Edward J. Alewelt, 86, of Springfield, died Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018 at Concordia Village. 

He was born March 1, 1932, in Springfield, to Frederick R. and Marguerite (Walsh) Alewelt. He married Barb Kadyk on Jan. 10, 1959.

He is survived by his wife, Barb; one daughter, Tracy Walker of Springfield; two sons, John (Hannah) Alewelt of Royal and Marc (Glenda) Alewelt of Iowa Falls, Iowa; seven grandchildren; and one brother, Fred Alewelt of Maumelle, AR.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Rita Ann Petrone.

Edward was a U.S. Navy veteran serving during the Korean War. He was a partner at Mohan, Alewelt, Prillaman and Adami Law Firm.

He graduated from Springfield Jr. College, University of Illinois, and St. Louis University School of Law. He joined the Knights of Columbus #364 at age 18 and was a member of the Illinois State Bar Association.