OREGON- Edward A. Rezabek, age 80, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 27, 2011 at his home after a long battle with cancer. The son of Mary and Louis Rezabek, Ed was born on Nov. 7, 1930 on a farm in Big Flats, Wis. He graduated from Adams Friendship High School in 1948. On Sept. 4, 1953, he married Elissa F. Niblo. Early in their marriage he was drafted and proudly served in the US Army from 1954 until 1956, serving in Austria and Italy. He worked in the heating and air conditioning industry until he retired in 1992. After Ed retired, he worked at Foxboro Golf Course, University Ridge Golf Course, Dorn Hardware and as a Village of Oregon crossing guard. Ed loved to be outdoors, was an avid hunter, fisherman and golfer. Quiet time was spent wood carving and enjoying polka music. He was a member of VFW Post 10272 in Oregon, Brooklyn Community United Methodist Church, Dane County Conservation League and served two terms on the Oregon Village Board. He is survived by his wife, Elissa; daughters, Kelly (Dave) Steensland of Brooklyn and Cheryl Rezabek and her husband Bob Strous of the Town of Brooklyn; grandchildren, Alec and Mallory Steesland; two sisters, Darlene (Lloyd) Hovorka of Friendship and Carolyn (John) Finucan of Marseilles, Ill.; sister-in-law, Nyla (Jim) Moan of Portage; brother-in-law, Duane (Connie) Niblo of Baraboo; as well as many nieces, nephews and friends. Ed was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Marilyn. A memorial service will be held at GUNDERSON OREGON FUNERAL HOME, 1150 Park Street, Oregon at 11 a.m., on Saturday, April 9, 2011, with the Rev. Gail Brown presiding. Military honors will follow, conducted by the VFW Post 10272 of Oregon. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 9 a.m. until the time of service on Saturday. Burial will be at Mount Repose in Friendship, Wis. at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed to HospiceCare, Inc., 5395 E. Cheryl Parkway, Madison, 53711 or to the Garden Project at Brooklyn Community United Methodist Church. The family would like to express a heartfelt thank you to Hospice and Comfort Care and the many dear friends and neighbors for their loving support.
Memorials:
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed to HospiceCare, Inc., 5395 E. Cheryl Parkway, Madison, 53711 or to the Garden Project at Brooklyn Community United Methodist Church.
My prayers are with the entire family.
Sorry to hear of your loss. My sympathy and prayers are with you.Janis
Darlene and family so sorry to hear of your brother’s passing. If there is anything we can do please feel free to call.
Sorry to hear about Eddie my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Elissa and family, You have our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with each and everyone of you.
Thoughts & prayers go out to your family.
To Dear Cheryl and Kelly, It is with great sadness that I learn of your dad’s passing. May he rest in peace. Our hearts go out to you and we will keep you in our prayers always. Love Tami (Australia)
Dear Kelly and Cheryl, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father, keeping you close in thoughts and prayers. I know you will have difficult days ahead but just hold onto the wonderful memories of your father that will surely help you through those days. I wish I could be there in person to attend the service, however I will be with you all in spirit. With deepest sympathy. Brenda
We are sorry to learn of your loss Elissa and family. Our prayers and sympathy are with you. May your memories help to sustain you at this difficult time.
Elissa, Darlene and Carolyn: What moves through us is a silence, a quiet sadness, a longing for one more day, one more word, one more touch, we may not understand why Ed left this earth so soon, or why he left before we were ready to say good-bye, but little by little, we begin to remember not just that he passed but that he lived. And that his life gave so many people memories too beautiful to forget. Please accept our heartfelt sympathy on the passing of Edward Rezabek.
Elissa,
I am very sorry to learn of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kent Kirkwood
Elissa & family, We are so very sorry of your loss. You are all in our prayer’s