Edmund A. McGinn

Edmund A. McGinn, 90, passed away peacefully March 26, 2019. He is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Mary Margaret (Gareb) McGinn. He was a loving father to Kellie McGinn, Patrick (Tammy) McGinn, Thomas (Karen Hoschar) McGinn and Maureen McGinn. He was a beloved grandfather to Danny Roane, Missy Miller, Annalisa McGinn, Michael Roane, Alex McGinn, Marcus McGinn, Kean McGinn, Mary Roane, and great-grandfather to Corbin Roane, Ava Roane, Koby Billingsley. He was preceded in death by parents; Albert and Kathleen McGinn; brothers, Albert Jr., John, Joseph, Rev Daniel, SSC and sisters, Mary Burke, Elizabeth Morrissey. Survivors include sisters, Katherine Ann Ahrens, Monica Corbitt, Sr. Mary Daniel (Rose) McGinn, OSB; brother, Peter McGinn; and numerous nieces and nephews. McGinn attended St. Peter Grade School and St. Francis High School, graduating in 1945. He served in the U.S. Navy for two years. Upon his return he attended Creighton University and Creighton University School of Law. He graduated in 1952 and that same year was admitted to the Iowa Bar, Nebraska Bar and the U.S. Federal District Courts in both states. After graduation he joined M...[more]

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nn & McGinn, the law firm his parents founded. He was a member of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Iowa Trial Lawyers Association, Iowa-Nebraska State Bar Association and various local and regional bar associations. He chaired and served on many state and local boards, including; Council Bluffs Human Relations Commissions, Mercy Hospital Advisory Board, City Council, Creighton University Alumni, Prison Rehabilitation Services, Lawyers Helping Lawyers, National College for DUI Defense, Belli Society, St. Vincent DePaul Society, St. Patrick Parish Council, and Knights of Columbus. He also served as the co-founder and president of the St. Albert Educational Foundation and the St. Albert Advisory and Consulters Board. He co-chaired the St. Albert Anniversary Celebration and St. Albert Science and Technology Center opening. He received multiple honors, including; Four-State Exemplary Community Service Award, Human Rights Award, Iowa Assn. of the Deaf Outstanding Service Award, St. Albert Hall of Recognition Award and Mercy Hospital Heritage Award. McGinn was a guest lecturer at State Bar Conventions of Arkansas, California, Iowa, Kentucky, Missouri, Nebraska, Oregon and Toronto, Canada. He also had articles published in various State Bar Magazines. Ed's dedication to his faith and family, commitment to our country and love for the law shows a life well lived and a profession well served. To read the full obituary, please click here: http://www.cutleroneill.com/obituaries/Edmund-A-McGinn?obId=4260993#/obituaryInfo