EDWARD KIELCHESKI

Edward R. “Big Ed” Kielcheski, age 78, was born on December 31, 1942 and passed away on Friday, October 1, 2021. He lived a good life. Ed enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1961 and proudly served his country through 1963. He married Karen J. Winters on July 17, 1965 and were married for 56 years. Ed worked almost 40 years at Pierce Manufacturing before retiring in 2010. He enjoyed racing stock cars back in the 70s, snowmobiling, 4 wheeling, golfing, shooting trap, and shaking dice with his buddies

Ed and Karen had 3 children together, a daughter Kim (Travis) Clay, sons Eddie Ray (Angie) Kielcheski and Kris (Kelly) Kielcheski. He is further survived by 6 grandchildren Jesse (Raini) Le May, Alyssa (Nate) Kaiser, Brandon Kielcheski, Brady Kielcheski, Vince Kielcheski, and Peyton Kielcheski; 5 great-grandchildren Wyatt, Weston, Dylan, and Nicholas; along with many other relatives and friends.

Thank you so much to Theda Clark Hospital ICU unit. The staff was so wonderful to our family.

Dad you will never be forgotten and always will be missed. Rest in peace.