of Chelsea, Michigan, formerly of Holmdel, New Jersey, age 94, died peacefully on Friday, February 21, 2025, at the Chelsea Hospital. He was born December 15, 1930, in Lansing, Michigan, the son of Oscar Floyd & Helen (McGurk) Poindexter.
Ed earned his PhD from the University of Michigan. He worked for Standard Oil in California for awhile, but spent most of his career working as a civilian scientist with the US Army. Ed enjoyed home audio as a hobby. He belonged to Southeast Michigan Woofer and Tweeter Marching Society (audio club). He also did a research project for the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, involving a spectral profile of the Orchestra Hall in Detroit. Ed was a man with firm opinions.
On September 26, 1959, he married Raye Nell Russell in Santa Ana, CA, and she preceded him in death on March 16, 2011. Survivors include a son, Bruce Poindexter of Chelsea; a daughter, Rosanne Russell of San Diego, CA; a brother, James Poindexter; and a grandchild, Glenn Bianchi. He was preceded in death by two grandchildren, Dina Bianchi and Bernard Bianchi.
A graveside service was held Wednesday, March 5, 2025, 2:00 p.m. at Oak Grove East Cemetery in Chelsea. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sierra Club.
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