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Edgar N. Putman
Edgar Putman, 78, successful businessman, civic benefactor, husband, father, grandfather and avid sportsman passed on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008 at Doylestown Hospital surrounded by his family.
He was the beloved husband of Keren McIlhinney Putman.
A resident of central Bucks County for nearly six decades, Mr. Putman was a self-made businessman who grew up on a farm in Wellsboro, and later started Penn Color Corporation, growing it into an industry leader and expanding the company internationally. He was a former director of both the Solebury and Bucks County Banks.
Mr. Putman was well-known for his commitment to civic causes throughout the Bucks County area and was a quiet benefactor to groups as varied as the Audubon Society, the James A. Michener Art Museum, The Heritage Conservancy, Bucks County Boy Scouts, and the Doylestown Historical Society to name a few. He was the recipient of the Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Achievement Award in business. Edgar was also a strong Republican who enjoyed providing his time and support to worthy candidates and elected officials, as well as friendly debates with those around him.
A lifelong sportsman and avid game player, Mr. Putman hunted throughout his life and enjoyed golf and, especially, backgammon. He explored the United States and the world through his professional, personal and sporting endeavors. A farmer at heart, he continued to work the land in a large vegetable garden at his home.
He was known for his common sense and down-to-earth nature. No matter how successful he became, he still approached things with the honesty and integrity of a farmer.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Putman is survived by his son, Kevin S. Putman and his wife Paula; his step-children, the Honorable Charles T. McIlhinney and his wife Jennifer, Kara Cleary and her husband, Patrick; his grandchildren Kristi Hollins, James Garton, Kevin, Jr., Ryan and David Putman; and his step-grandchildren, Charles, III (Tripp) and Gabriella McIlhinney and Patrick, Jr., and Finn Cleary.
Mr. Putman was also the son of the late Allen and Lorena Lawton, husband of the late Mary Louise Robertson Putman, father of the late Debra L. Putman, and brother of the late Deroy Putman and Arlene Weatherby.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewings on Friday, Dec. 5, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 E. Butler Ave. (Route 202 at Sandy Ridge Road), New Britain, and on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Services will be held at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, Doylestown at 12:30 p.m. Interment will be at Doylestown Cemetery.
He was the beloved husband of Keren McIlhinney Putman.
A resident of central Bucks County for nearly six decades, Mr. Putman was a self-made businessman who grew up on a farm in Wellsboro, and later started Penn Color Corporation, growing it into an industry leader and expanding the company internationally. He was a former director of both the Solebury and Bucks County Banks.
Mr. Putman was well-known for his commitment to civic causes throughout the Bucks County area and was a quiet benefactor to groups as varied as the Audubon Society, the James A. Michener Art Museum, The Heritage Conservancy, Bucks County Boy Scouts, and the Doylestown Historical Society to name a few. He was the recipient of the Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Achievement Award in business. Edgar was also a strong Republican who enjoyed providing his time and support to worthy candidates and elected officials, as well as friendly debates with those around him.
A lifelong sportsman and avid game player, Mr. Putman hunted throughout his life and enjoyed golf and, especially, backgammon. He explored the United States and the world through his professional, personal and sporting endeavors. A farmer at heart, he continued to work the land in a large vegetable garden at his home.
He was known for his common sense and down-to-earth nature. No matter how successful he became, he still approached things with the honesty and integrity of a farmer.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Putman is survived by his son, Kevin S. Putman and his wife Paula; his step-children, the Honorable Charles T. McIlhinney and his wife Jennifer, Kara Cleary and her husband, Patrick; his grandchildren Kristi Hollins, James Garton, Kevin, Jr., Ryan and David Putman; and his step-grandchildren, Charles, III (Tripp) and Gabriella McIlhinney and Patrick, Jr., and Finn Cleary.
Mr. Putman was also the son of the late Allen and Lorena Lawton, husband of the late Mary Louise Robertson Putman, father of the late Debra L. Putman, and brother of the late Deroy Putman and Arlene Weatherby.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewings on Friday, Dec. 5, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 E. Butler Ave. (Route 202 at Sandy Ridge Road), New Britain, and on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Services will be held at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, Doylestown at 12:30 p.m. Interment will be at Doylestown Cemetery.
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