Edward Anton Rezabek

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. Cemetery: Burial will be at Mount Repose in Friendship, Wis. at a later date. Visitation: Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 9 a.m. until the time of service on Saturday. Service: 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.