Edward John Wilczek, the son of Andrew Charles and Josephine (Wisz) Wilczek, was born January 17, 1934, in Monaca, Pennsylvania. Ed attended Monaca High School, Monaca, graduating in 1951. On January 14, 1954, Ed entered the United States Army and served his country for two years. He received his honorable discharge on January 13, 1956, in Fort Hood, Texas. He then attended Tarkio College, Tarkio, Missouri, earning his Bachelor’s degree in 1963.

On April 1, 1958, Ed was united in marriage to Judy Haun at St. John’s Catholic Church in Monaca. They became the parents of three sons, Mick, Mark, and Matt. Judy passed away on May 25, 2021.

Ed was employed as a teacher at Watson High School, Watson, Missouri, then as a baseball coach and history teacher for West Lyon High School, Inwood, Iowa, for two years. Ed was then employed by Missouri Beef Packers, Phelps City, Missouri, before being employed by Cooper Nuclear Station in security. He retired in 1996.

Ed enjoyed watching sports, especially the Pittsburg Steelers. Ed passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at Pleasant View Nursing Home, Rock Port, Missouri, at the age of 88.

Besides his parents and wife, Ed was preceded in death by brothers, Andrew and Robert Wilczek, and sister, Dorothy Russin. Survivors include children, Mick (Misty) Wilczek, Albany, Missouri, Mark (Lisa) Wilczek, Rock Port, and Matt (Deb) Wilczek, Papillion, Nebraska; grandchildren, Aaron Wilczek, Trent (Lauren) Wilczek, Cole (Melinda) Wilczek, Lacy (David) Lara, Jacob Wilczek, and Eli Wilczek; great-grandson, Gavin Nicholas Wilczek; brother, Chester A. Wilczek, Monaca; sister-in-law, Jan Burke, Rock Port; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service was held Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port, conducted by Pastor Devon Sons. Inurnment was at Greenhill Cemetery, Rock Port. Military rites were conducted under the auspices of Ralph Greer American Legion Post #49, Rock Port. Memorials may be directed to Rock Port Senior Center. Online condolences may be left at www.minterfuneralchapels.com. Arrangements were under the direction of Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port.