Edith Madelyn Rydman-Werback, age 91, passed away January 7, 2023.

Edith was born December 14, 1931 to Stewart A. and Madeline R. Werback and raised in Detroit, Michigan. She attended and graduated from University Liggett School in 1949.

Edith married Gustav Magnus Rydman in 1958. Edith dedicated her time working at Hudson's Detroit, the University of the South Tennessee, and volunteering for the Association of American Women in Europe. During her lifetime, she lived in Cologne Germany, Birmingham, MI, St. Louis, MO, France, and Sewanee, TN.

Edith was the loving mother of Stewart Rydman, Eric Rydman and Ann-Marie Rydman; proud grandmother of Marion, Helene, Pauline, Lauren, Stewart; and sister of Ann Truog.

Edith’s Memorial Service and interment will be held on Monday, May 1st, at 1:30 p.m. at the Rosa Parks Freedom Chapel in Woodlawn Cemetery, Detroit.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to the AAWE (Association of American Women in Europe).