Edward Walkowicz

Edward Walkowicz, 81, of East Moline, Illinois, died Saturday, July 14, 2018, at home.

Services are 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at Christ Church, Moline, where he was a member. The Rev'd Canon Ed den Blaauwen will officiate. The family will greet friends immediately following the service during a luncheon at the church. Cremation will take place prior to services at Trimble Crematory. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the church, or to a children's charity of one's choosing. Trimble Funeral Home, Moline, is assisting the family.

He was born October 14, 1936, in New York City, New York, the son of Michael and Margaret (Sozanski) Walkowicz. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps and married Christine Ippen on May 2, 1964, in Rockford, Illinois.

Ed worked in sales for Quaker Oats for 28 years, Hormel Foods for 5 years, and Hershey for 11 ½ years, retiring at the age of 78.

Ed enjoyed traveling with his wife as she judged dog shows. The couple visited a total of 27 countries, but his favorite destination was Hawaii, where the couple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with the entire family. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan.

He is survived by his beloved wife of over 54 years, Christine; four children, Edward "Dean" Walkowicz of Arlington, Texas, Teresa "Terri" (Patrick) Barnes of Bettendorf, Michael (Alair) Walkowicz of Port Byron, and Joshua (Leslie) Walkowicz of Lyons, Colorado; three grandchildren, Lauryn, Michael and Cale Barnes; a sister, Eugenia (Jon) Youngren of Cherry Valley, Illinois; and a sister-in-law, Kim Walkowitz of Norfolk, Virginia. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, George Walkowitz.

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