Adam Douglas Edelen

Adam Douglas Edelen, 40, of Loretto, passed away Friday, October 30, 2026, peacefully at his home, with family and friends. Born January 6, 1986 in Louisville, he dedicated 16 years to Maker’s Mark Distillery. He enjoyed horse riding, hunting, fishing, camping and spending time with family and friends. He was an avid Kentucky fan. Everyone loved his sense of humor and wit. If you knew Adam, you knew him.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Joseph “Buddy” Riggs, paternal grandparents, George (Anna Louise) and Geraldine Edelen; aunt and uncle, Angie and Larry Cissell; cousins Tobi Edelen and Austin Smith and nephew, Hudson Leake.

Survivors include his wife Erica and son Lane; his parents, Doug (Pat) Edelen and Laura (Darrell) Hayden; siblings, Faith (Scotty) Miles and Kelli Howell; nieces and nephews, Andrew Miles, Michael Thomas, Kristin Miles, Carlee Miles, Haley Miles, Colton Miles, Zackary Leake, Gracie Leake and Braxton Leake; great nephews, Cade Maupin and Bryer Miles; maternal grandmother, Becky Riggs; godparents, Tony and Lisa Edelen; several aunts, uncles, and cousins and many friends he loved dearly.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 am Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 6785 Highway 52, Loretto. Rev. Richard T. Goodin will officiate. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

The visitation is 4-8 pm Tuesday at Mattingly Funeral Home, 195 Holy Cross Road, Loretto, with a prayer service at 7 pm.

Memorials may go to masses or Hosparus Health Green River.

Pallbearers are Travis Edelen, Shawn Edelen, Andrew Miles, John Bradshaw, Keith Hamilton, Chuckie Newton, Bill Mattingy and Brock Miles; Honorary Pallbearers are Derek Miles, Derek “Gooney” Miles, Timmy Smith, Justin Edelen, J.E. Mattingly, Mitchell Farmer, Opie Gant, Bobby Jo Thompson, Matthew Cissell, Tommy Medley, and Zack Leake.