Mike Edwards
Mike Edwards
Michael Lee Edwards, age 72, of Grand Marsh, Wisconsin, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2020, at his home with his wife by his side.
Mike was born in Adams, Wisconsin on December 29, 1947. He was the youngest son of three children born to Lloyd and Delores (Rieck) Edwards.
He graduated from Adams-Friendship High School in 1966 where he enjoyed basketball, baseball, football and track. Mike was inducted into the A-F Athletic Hall of Fame for outstanding achievements in interscholastic athletics in the year 2000. Following graduation, he attended the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.
In 1968, Mike enlisted in the United States Army where he served in Germany and Vietnam as a communications operator, earning Sergeant status along with a bronze star for meritorious achievement in ground operations among hostile forces. Upon his honorable discharge from the service, Mike returned to Adams and was the third generation in his family hired out for the Chicago Northwestern Railroad. Later on in his life, he became a licensed building/home inspector. The knowledge and skills he gained from this role proved beneficial when he helped rebuild the family lake home after retirement.
On June 30th, 1973, he married Jill Rose Gieringer, his high school sweetheart. This marriage was blessed with two children, Erin and Jeffrey.
He was passionate about his sports and proudly wore his Wisconsin gear. Mike also enjoyed hunting and fishing with friends out West and in Canada, boating with family, and spending winters in Key Largo with his wife. He loved the outdoors and frequently hunted and spent time on his land; in the later years, he especially liked riding around that same woods on his Kubotas while clearing trails. His greatest pride and joy, however, were his wife, children, and three grandchildren whom he cherished more than anything. His family will remember him for his compassion, courage, and loyalty.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd and Delores Edwards, brother Howard Edwards, sister-in-law Carol Edwards, and father-in-law Raymond Gieringer.
Mike is survived by his wife, Jill Edwards, daughter, Erin (Adrian) Edwards Calvin, son, Jeffrey (Becky) Edwards, grandchildren Ellis, Sloane, and Reese Edwards, brother Richard (Nola) Edwards, sister-in-law, Nancy Edwards, mother-in-law, Marion Gieringer, in-laws Mark Gieringer, Susan Bradford and Kris (Randal) Coakley and many nieces and nephews.
Mike’s family wants to thank the New Chester Volunteer Fire Department, especially their neighbor, Bob Kretschmer, Adams County Sheriff’s Department staff, especially Sgt Dan Wohlfert and Chaplain Edward Heideman as well as Lifestar Ambulance and Roseberry’s Funeral Home staff.
Private memorial services for family will be at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 20th, 2020 at Roseberry’s Funeral Home. Pastor Sam Downey will officiate. A private interment will follow at the Mt. Repose Cemetery. A future memorial will be held for friends and family. Honorary pallbearers will include Alan Bradford, Alan Edwards, Brent Edwards, Richard Edwards, Roger Dornacker, Mark Gieringer, Dennis Kobs, Louis Kotlowski, James Premo, and Griffin West. Military honors will be presented by the Adams County Honor Guard.
Mike was a member of the American Legion Post 250; memorials in Mike’s memory can be sent to: A Tribute to Veterans of Adams County, PO Box 404 Friendship, WI, 53934 or to A-F Athletic Hall of Fame at 148 N Linden Street, Adams, WI 53910.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the Family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.
Sorry to hear about one of my classmates. My thoughts are with you at this sorrowful time.
Jill, So sad to hear of Mike’s passing. We sure had some great times in A-F. A great athlete and friend! Condolences, God Bless.
Jill,
I am so sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. My heartfelt sympathies are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Jill, I am so sad to hear this news. I am so sorry for your loss and am thinking of you and your family.
I will miss seeing him at games. Have many fond memories of Mike including Carlson’s Keg & Skyline Softball days. He was a awesome teammate. He will be greatly missed. Our Sincere Condolences to you all. ❤️
Jill. my deepest sympathy to you and your family. Cherish your wonderful memories and I wish you The Best in the days ahead.
Dear Jill Erin and family,
We are so sorry to hear about Mike passing. He was such a great father, husband and all around guy. We so enjoyed spending time with him in Florida. We are sending our sincere sympathy and prayers and hope your memories bring you comfort.
Love to you,
Cathy and Ozzie
Jill and family
Sorry to hear of Mike’s passing God’s speed
Jill & Family-So sorry to learn of Mike’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Jill and family, I am so sorry to hear of your husband’s passing. Praying for God’s comfort during this difficult time.
Jill & Family,
My heart goes out to each of you. I have such fond memories of Mike throughout the years growing up from 4 years old through high school and beyond. He was like brother to me. I’m so sorry for your loss.
Dear Jill and family, so sorry for your loss. Such a nice person Mike was….
Jill & family,
So sorry for your loss, Mike was a great guy.
Jill and family,
I’m so very sorry for your loss. You are such a wonderful family. My condolences.
Dear Jill, We were so sorry to learn of Mike’s death. Our prayers are with you and your family, that you may be comforted.
Another good CNW guy gone too soon.
Our sincerest sympathy.
Remember the good times.
Jill and family.
Thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. So sorry to hear about Mike’s passing. Remembering the good times of the 60’s. RIP Mike.
Jill and family so sorry for your loss
. Our prayers for your peace. So remembering Mike all the memories of the 60’s. Football & Basketball
Jill and family… I was sad to hear Mike had passed away! I have wonderful memories playing baseball and softball with Mike. He was truly a great genuine guy. The 50 th class reunion has much more meaning now as we were able to chat and share a few stories. I am honored that I was in a small chapter of his book of Life! Sincere condolences from Bill Hartman
Jill and family, so very sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers in this difficult time. Dennis remembers all the good times from school and working on the railroad with Mike.
Jill & family……Words cannot express our feelings at times like these. Have many fond memories of Mike including Skyline Softball days. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all. ❤️ Bob & Debbie Fish
Sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. I got to know Mike while we were both working in Wisconsin Rapids. Mike was at the CNW. I was at WC. Later we worked together for the WC in Stevens Point. He will be missed.
Jill and family – Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
To the family and friends of Mike……Prayers and blessings to all who knew and loved him. He was one of the “Pine Street” kids along with Edwards, Klaus, Morgan and all the others who had such fun together. We will not forget him. RIP Mike.
Jill and family you have our deepest sympathy. May God be with you during this sad time. God Bless you all
Ron and Carol
Our deepest sympathies Dick & Nola Edwards. You are in our hearts & prayers as we hear of the passing of Dick’s brother Michael. Love, Jim & Janet Meyers
So sorry for your loss.
Jill and family,
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you at this very difficult time. We grew up in the same neighborhood in Adams and spent many nights with all the kids playing outside after supper. Mike was truly a great guy, very talented athlete, good friend and dedicated husband and father. My prayers and love go out to you and all of your family. RIP, Mike!
To Mikes family and friends, I was so sorry to hear this news. I got to know Mike thru our long talks and he will be missed. I know he went thru a lot medically and it was hard for him to do the things he really loved to do. We talked a lot about his family and he loved all of you dearly. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers thru this difficult time. May God comfort you and keep you in his tender care. Sincere sympathy and condolences.
Pete and I always enjoyed sharing the AF basketball experience with the Edwards’ family. These times we will always treasure. Mike and Jill were always so supportive of the teams! Those years with our boys were some of the best. We are so sorry for your loss, and may God comfort you during this difficult time. Kathy McCarthy and Peter Hickethier
Jill and family so sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. A lot of great times back to Skyline Bar softball and on through the years a great guy. Prayers
So sorry to hear of your lose, bless you and your family , you have our deepest sympathies.
Sorry for your lose, Bless you Jill and your family. Mike was always a nice guy.
Our sympathy to you and your family at this difficult time. He will be missed,
Jill and Family, I was so sorry to just hear of Mike’s passing. The bond you formed in High School was unbreakable and steadfast. I always admired his athletic prowness and confident outlook.
Dear Jill and Family so sad to hear of Mike’s passing. Sincere sympathy is extended by the Robert Heitman Family.
Jill and Family, so sorry to hear of mikes passing you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jill, Erin, Jeff and family
So very sorry to learn of Mike’s passing. He was a great friend for many years, from our first meetings at Grandma Edward’s house, to the many years of sports thru grade and high school. One of the most gifted athletes ever at A-F. He will be missed by all that knew him. RIP Michael “Sinker” Edwards
Jill and family, so sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. Greg says he will always remember the boat house!
Jill and family
So sorry to hear of Mikes passing, our sincere sympathy.
I enjoyed working with Mike on the railroad.
Dear Jill and family,
I was so sorry to learn of Mike’s passing. My sincere condolences to you all.
We are so sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Jill and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about Mike. I have many memories of our time together. He was fun to be around and Mike never had a bad thing to say about anybody. Heaven has gained a truly good man and he will be missed. Our prayers go out to you and your Family.
Jill and family so sorry for your loss. May God bless you all in this sad time.
Erin and Family,
May God and his Angels provide comfort and understanding to you during this time of loss.
Jill and Family: So sorry to hear about Mike I have some good memories back in school and later on after that. He will be missed by all. RIP Mike
Erin and family so very sorry for your loss. May your memories carry you through these difficult days ahead.
Erin and Family,
Please know that we are thinking of you during this difficult time. May the positive memories help you during this time.
Jay Jones
Jill and family,
So sorry to hear news of Mike’s passing. Keep the memories of your time together close to your heart as this will give you strength during these difficult times. God Bless.
Jill & Family, so sorry to hear about Mike. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. RIP Mike.
So sorry for your loss. Hugs and prayers for you and your family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jill and family,
We wish to extend our sincere condolence on your lose. Mike was a good man. I will miss him as he was a good classmate in High School. We all will miss him in our own way. May God grant you peace and comfort in this time of need.
Jill, Erin, Jeff and family,
So many wonderful memories. Mike was a wonderful man and will be sorely missed. Our sincere condolences.
My heart is broken upon learning of Mike’s passing. Prayers to all.
Love Judy,Maxwell and Heidi
We are so sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. You are in our thoughts & prayers at this sad time.
Erin I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy to you and your entire family.
So sorry to hear this news. My thoughts are with you Jill and family.
My thoughts are with all of you.
Thoughts and Prayers to you and the Family. God has gained another Angel!
My sweet Edwards family, my heart is with you all.
So sorry to hear of Mike’s passing, lots and lots of great memories from the sixties. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family Jill.
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Such great memories from the 60’s
Jill and family – words can’t express how sad I was to hear the news of Mike’s passing. He was a great friend all through high school and I know he will be missed by so many. Sincere condolences to you Jill, and the rest of your family. Love, prayers and hugs to you all… ❤️🙏 Rest In Peace Mike…
Sorry to hear of Mikes passing, I remember his athletic abilities all through high school. He was a personable fellow. RIP Mike
Jill and family, my heart is hurting. Always one of my dearest friends, lost for words, my thought and prayed go out to you and yours. Many great memories that I will cherish forever.
Gary Z
How sad to learn this. My sincere condolences to Jill and Family.
Jill and family, we are sending prayers and hugs in your loss of Mike. I wish we could help someway but cherish your memories.
Gone from our sight but never from our hearts. We hope you feel surrounded by much love, and we are thinking of you during these difficult times. May our condolences bring you comfort and may our prayers ease the pain of your loss…
Jill, Erin and Family,
Our hearts hurt over your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jill & Family, We are so sorry, to hear of Mike’s passing. Praying for the Lord’s Comfort & His Peace.
Dear Jill and family. We are so sorry to hear about Mike. I also enjoyed visiting with both of you. God bless you all.
Jill and Family, we are truly heartbroken to hear of Mike’s passing. He was the nicest guy. We will always have such great memories of him. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Heartbroken for you all..hugs
Jill, my heartfelt condolences to you and your family on your loss of Mike. My thoughts and prayers are & will be with you. May God’s be with you and sustain you in the coming days ahead.
Caring thoughts to your family, may he rest in peace.
Caring thoughts for your family may he RIP.
Are sincere sympathy, and all of our love to you Jill, Erin and Jeffrey.
Sorry for your loss, prayers to you and your family.
Jill & Family,
You have our heartfelt sympathy in the passing of Mike. Always sad to loose a loved one. May your life’s memories be a blessing and fill the void in your hearts as time goes on.
Erin and family,
I am so sorry to hear about your father. It is never easy to lose a parent. I know that you were very close. May your loving memories help mend your broken heart.
Sending you healing hugs.
Love Laurie
Jill and family. I’m so sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. I always enjoyed working with him at the county. My sympathy and prayers are with you all
Love and prayers to you all. Keeping you close.💕. Ken & Sally
Erin and Family, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I know your family is close, I hope you can find comfort in each other and that your loving memories will help ease your pain. He will always live on in your hearts.
Jill, Erin, Jeff: So very sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. Jill, if you need anything please reach out to me. Susan Bradford, my condolences to you also. Love and Hugs! Holly
Sorry for sorry to all the family of Mike. We send our deepest sympathies!
Dear Jill, Erin, Jeff and family
You have my deepest sympathy and condolences at this devastating time in your life! Hold your family members close and treasure the beloved memories. And treasure the family that you are surrounded by. God Bless all of you
Patti Rhinehart
Erin and Family,
So sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. I hope you can find comfort in your memories. God bless you all.
Kathy Leonhardt
jill im sorry for your loss remember the good timetake care
We were so sorry to read of Mike’s passing. Dave enjoyed high school sports with him as a teammate and I enjoyed working down the hall at the courthouse.
Jill and family, my deepest sympathy to you and your family! So sad to hear this, many great memories from growing up in the neighborhood. Mike was always a nice guy and always would visit with me when we ran in to each other. Hugs and love to all of you!!!
Broke my heart to hear of his passing. Rest in Peace Mike. Your legacy will live on.
Sending our sympathy Jill and family for your loss of Mike. May God give you all comfort during this time.
Jill & Family we are so sorry for your family’s loss, our condolences!
So sorry on your loss. May God family and friends comfort you during this difficult time