Edward R. “Ned” Sewall, 97, passed away on October 25, 2025. Born on December 20, 1927, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Ned graduated from Minnehaha Academy and later from Yale University with a degree in mechanical engineering.
Ned spent his career with Sewall Gear Manufacturing and served as President of the American Gear Manufacturers Association.
In 1951, Ned married Barbara Overton in Patchogue, New York. He is survived by his children, Stephen, Katie (Jim) Miller, and David (Martha); six grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren. Ned was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, and grandson, Samuel Sewall.
A private memorial service will be held on April 25. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Samuel Sewall Endowment at Children’s Minnesota at giving@childrensmn.org, or to the charity of your choice.