Born into Eternal Life on Saturday, February 25, 2017. Edward joined his beloved wife Virginia exactly 5 years to the date that she entered heaven. Age 93 years. Beloved husband for 61 years of the late Virginia Kawczynski (nee Cieszynski). Cherished father of Brian (Marie), Sandy (Allan) Pasch, Eddie, Debbie (Pat) Shaw, Kim (Mike) Myszewski and Jennifer (Tim) Biro. Treasured grandfather of Greg (Carrie) Kawczynski, Elizabeth (Greg) Van Handel, Lauren (Fred Cannon) Pasch, Whitney and Jimmy Pasch, Kathryn (fianc John Schomburg) and Charlie Kawczynski, Andy (Sami Shields) Shaw, Haley and Abbey (fiance Haley Drozdowicz) Shaw, Tyler Myszewski and Sara Biro. Further survived by 3 great-grandchildren, other family members and many dear friends. Visitation THURSDAY, March 9, 2017 from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM at ST. ALPHONSUS CHURCH, 6060 W. Loomis Rd. Greendale. Mass of Christian Burial at 1:00 PM. Private inurnment Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery As a young man, Edward served his country in WWII, fighting in the 36th Infantry Division. Over his lifetime, his strong hands built and repaired, provided for his family, and held his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Edward loved to make people laugh and could find humor in almost any situation. This strong, silly, warm, and loving man will be greatly missed. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Honor Flight Network (www.honorflight.org) or St. Alphonsus Church. Prasser-Kleczka Funeral Homes Bay View Chapel 414-483-2322