Edward Edmiston Sr., part of the leadership of antenna and transmission systems manufacturer SWR LP, has died. He was 68.
Edmiston played a crucial role in the evolution of the company owned by his brother, President David K. Edmiston Sr.
SWR began in 1963. Its name stands for Systems With Reliability. According to an obituary from the company, “In 1985, Edward began his career in broadcasting with SWR Inc. located in New Hampshire. Edward acquired SWR Inc. from Jack Kruger and relocated the headquarters from New Hampshire to Ebensburg, Pa., in 1990.”
The current iteration of the company remains in Ebensburg today.
Edmiston was involved in manufacturing and turnkey installations of many FM and TV stations in countries including Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore and India.
“Edward was the founder and served as president of SWR Ebensburg from 1990 to 1994, then relocated to the Philippines, where he established an international branch of the business. He returned to Ebensburg in 2017 and served as director of engineering at SWR.”
He also was a member of the Association of Federal Communications Consulting Engineers.
SWR described “his irreplaceable dedication and expertise” as well as his kindness and a gentle personality.
“He leaves behind his loving wife Bernadette, children Eddie Jr., Stephanie, Jennifer, Julie, Tracy, Thomas, Ashley and a long list of friends and loved ones both personal and professional.”
A cause of death was not released.
