Edward Warren Oakes, age 85, of Friendship, Wisconsin died Monday, November 12, 2012 at the Villa Pines Living Center in Friendship, Wisconsin.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 15, 2012 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Adams, Wisconsin. Rev. John Krebs will officiate. Interment will be at the Mt. Repose Cemetery, Friendship, Wisconsin. Military honors will be presented by the Adams County Honor Guard.
Friends may call at Immanuel Lutheran Church on Thursday from 9 a.m. until the time of service.
Ed was born August 21, 1927 in Brainerd, Minnesota to Lyle and Irene (Colby) Oakes. He served in the United States Navy during WWII aboard the Aircraft Carrier U.S.S. Munda and once again during the Korean War was called to serve in the 101st Army Airborne Band. He married Lila Bork on October 12, 1955 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Adams, Wisconsin. Ed worked at Fairbanks and Morris in Beloit, Badger Ordnance Army Ammunition Plant in Baraboo, Roberts Motors and A-F Motors where he worked as a bookkeeper, and the U.S. Postal Service from which he retired after 30 years of service.
Ed enjoyed woodworking, model railroads, golfing, bowling, snowmobiling, and spending time with his family friends. He also played saxophone with the Larry Woodbury Band during 1950’s and 1960’s.
Ed was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Adams and the VFW Post#6279.
Ed was preceded in death by his parents, Lyle and Irene (Colby) Oakes; son, Roger Oakes; brother, James (Arlene); brother, Sidney; twin brother, Edwin; sister-in-law, Rita Robertson; and brother-in-law, Howard Bork.
Survivors:
Wife: Lila Oakes of Friendship, Wisconsin
Sister-in-law: Rose Oakes of Montello, Wisconsin
Brother-in-law: Thomas Robertson of Adams, Wisconsin
Sister-in-law: Phyllis Bork of Adams, Wisconsin
Further survived by many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.
Lila, may the thoughts and prayers of condolence of all your friends give you some comfort. Cherish the memories always.
So sorry to hear of Ed’s passing; he will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Cherish your memories.
Oh lila i am just heartbroken. I am sorry I was not there. You are always in my heart.
Lila, so sorry to hear about Ed. We remember all the fun times we had at the golf course and bowling alley. Ed always brightened our day. Please know we are thinking of you.
Lila, So sorry to hear of Ed’s passing. I remember seeing him so often and that he always smiled. I am thinking of you during this difficult time.
Lila ,I’m sorry for your loss . May God give you peace and comfort at this time. Your in my prayers Janis
Lila, Our Deepest Sympathy to you. He has joined family and friends and he will be watching over you.
Don and Karen
So sorry to hear of Ed’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
I’LL ALWAYS THINK OF ED FONDLY – HIS FINE HUMOR AND WELCOMING VISITS….. THE GOOD TIMES AND
MEMORIES WILL KEEP YOU COMPANY WHEN YOU NEED THEM MOST. HE LOVED AND WAS LOVED. PRAYERS.
CHUB
Lila, I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. I’m thinking of you during this difficult time.
Lila, so sorry to hear of Ed’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. He will be missed dearly.
Lila, We are so sorry for your loss. May the love of family and friends bring you peace and comfort. Please know that we are thinking of you. In Gods Love. Evie & Larry
Lila – we were so sadden to hear of Ed’s passing. Prayers to you all.
WE WILL MISS COME OUT AND SEEING UNCLE ED AT HOME AND THE GIRLS WILL MISS HIM DEARLY ARE PRAYS WILL BE WITH YOU
Lila,so sorry for your loss! I sure will miss seeing Eds smiling face. It seemed like no matter how sick he was he always had a kind word and a smile for me. I am sure he is in heaven breathing easy
Lila and family
our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
Lila and family, our prayers and thoughts are with you all at this difficult time.
Lila, so sorry to hear of Ed’s passing. May he be at peace. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lila: you have our sympathy on your loss of Ed. He was a great guy. we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Ed is at peace in heaven. You were the love of his life and he will be your guardian angel. May God, family and friends comfort you during this difficult time. We will keep you in our prayers and thoughts