Edgar C. Shimer, son of former Mayor Edward S. Shimer and Ann Catherine (nee Kramer) Shimer, died on May 13, 1924, at the age of 62 years, after a life-long residence in Allentown. Mr. Shimer was a member of the Board of Directors of the Lehigh Valley Agricultural Society for many years; a director and past president of the Common Brick Manufacturers' Association of America; was actively interested in the Lehigh Portland Cement Company and the International Association of Fairs. He was a member of the Lehigh Country Club and the Unco-St. Leger Club, also of the Manufacturers' Club of Philadelphia.

In 1899 he became a school controller for the Tenth Ward and served for six years. All his life he was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church.

He was married twice, his first wife being Nora Lichtenwalner, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William C. Lichtenwalner, of this city, who died twelve years ago. Of this marriage, there survive two daughters, Mrs. Raymond R. Bear and and Noble S. Rhoda. He was married a second time, two years ago, to Mrs. Ella Jane (nee Mensch) Gregg, of Pittsburgh.

Of pleasing personality, he was a successful business man and added to our city's reputation for hospitality by his fine qualities as an entertainer.