Edward Charles McGrath

BROOKLYN-Edward C. McGrath, age 50, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2011, at St. Marys Hospital in Madison. He was born on Jan. 30, 1961, in Prairie du Chien, to Charles and Mary (Ronnfeldt) McGrath. Ed married Lisa Wachuta on Dec. 10, 1983, in Prairie du Chien. He graduated from Seneca High School, in 1979. Ed enjoyed being with people, he brought joy and laughter to so many. Family meant the world to Ed. A selfless man, he was always quick to help others. Ed loved farming, cattle, and helping other farmers. He was currently employed at OBrien Farms, in Brooklyn, and operated his own custom bailing business. In his freetime, Ed enjoyed fishing, hunting, and camping. He is survived by his wife, Lisa; children, Megan (Jason Schultz) McGrath and Clifford McGrath; grandson, Gabriel; mother, Mary; brother, Bob (Mary Knapp) McGrath; sisters, Helen (Tom) Wachuta of Sparta, and Sue (Brian) Koresh of Eastman; several nieces and nephews; and in-laws. Ed was preceded in death by his father, Charles in 1990; and an infant sister, Betty McGrath. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at HOLY MOTHER OF CONSOLATION CATHOLIC CHURCH, 651 N. Main Street, Oregon, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 19, 2011, with Father Gary Wankerl presiding. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON OREGON FUNERAL HOME, 1150 Park Street, Oregon, from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 18, 2011. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Assocation at Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Assocation at www.diabetes.org. Visitation: Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON OREGON FUNERAL HOME, 1150 Park Street, Oregon, from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 18, 2011. Service: A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at HOLY MOTHER OF CONSOLATION CATHOLIC CHURCH, 651 N. Main Street, Oregon, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 19, 2011, with Father Gary Wankerl presiding.