Edward "Ed" Hamant
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Edward "Ed" Earl Hamant, age 75, of Greenfield, passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. He was born in Indianapolis on May 8, 1945 to Earl and Emma (Rabenstein) Hamant. He graduated from Decatur Central High School in 1963. Ed married Diane (Servies) on February 14, 1964 at Ben Davis Christian Church in Indianapolis.
For 47 years, Ed owned and operated Ed Hamant Construction. He also coached wrestling at Greenfield-Central High School for 40 years. In 2016, Ed was the third assistant coach to ever be inducted into the Indiana High School Wrestling Coaches Association Hall of Fame. He was also inducted into the Greenfield-Central Athletic Hall of Fame. In the summers, he enjoyed playing fast pitch softball. Ed loved to travel and spend time with his family and was a member of Cumberland Christian Church. His grandchildren were his pride and joy.
Ed is survived by his wife, Diane Hamant of Greenfield; daughter, Karyn Ledford of Greenfield; son, Kevin (Candice) Hamant of Corte Madera; three grandchildren, Aly Ledford, Mia Hamant, and Drew Hamant; and a sister, Kathleen Hamant of Indianapolis. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Emma Hamant.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 20, 2021, from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Erlewein Mortuary & Crematory, 1484 W. US Hwy. 40, Greenfield, IN 46140. A private funeral service will be held on Sunday. Pastor Tom Scott will be officiating. As a reminder, the government mandate requires guests to wear masks when inside our building. We must limit the number of guests at a time and please practice social distancing.
Memorial contributions may be made by mail to the Greenfield Wrestling Club at Greenfield-Central High School c/o Josh Holden, 810 N. Broadway St., Greenfield, IN 46140 to be put toward a scholarship in Ed's name. Envelopes will also be available at the mortuary. Friends may share a memory or condolence at www.erleweinmortuary.com.