Edward Kist age 85 of Cedar Springs died unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday February 19, 2019. He worked for 34 years at Lear Siegler. Ed loved to hunt, fish and camp at Bear Lake with family and friends. He and Gerry loved to go for Sunday drives. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years Geraldine; daughters, Sue (Joe) Benedict, Shelly Kist; grandchildren, Jake (Amy) Benedict, Jesse Benedict, Cody (Elizabeth) Pike, Casey (Emily) Pike, James (Jessica) Streeter, Mike Streeter and Ty Robinson; 13 wonderful great grandchildren; brothers, Floyd (Betsy) Kuhn, Fred Kuhn; sisters, Cathy (Jerry) Keller, Mary Kuhn; son-in-law, Darryl Pike; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Sandy Pike and brother, Will Kuhn. Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs, MI.