Edwin Wille
June 16, 1922 - June 05, 2013
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MADISON/NORTH CAROLINA-Edwin L. Wille, age 90, of Madison, WI, passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2013, at Elmcroft Assisted Living in Charlotte, N.C., surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 16, 1922, in Baltimore, Md., the son of John and Lillian Wille. He married Lois Carr Wille on Nov. 5, 1945, in Madison, WI. Edwin attended Johns Hopkins University. He was a World War II veteran serving in the Army Air Corps. Edwin retired from the University of Wisconsin Physical Science Lab where he was a pioneer in the field of synchrotron radiation science. At age 56, Edwin was also the first person outside of the Mayo Clinic to have the Whipple procedure for pancreatic cancer. He liked any outdoor activity and competitive, mind-challenging games. Edwin had a great sense of humor and loved playing practical jokes. He enjoyed summers traveling with his grandchildren. Edwin is survived by his son, Scott and wife, Rebecca, of Indian Land, SC; daughter, Stephanie Kunz and husband Mark, of Murfreesboro, TN; grandchildren, Michelle Kahle and Cara Kunz; great-grandchildren, Hadley Kahle and Isabelle Kunz, all of Murfreesboro, TN; and brothers, Fred Wille of Baltimore, Md, and Wilbur Wille of Pasadena, Md. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lois; parents, John and Lillian; and sister, Marie Schammel. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 14, 2013. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Friday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. On-line condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care 5203 Monona Drive (608)221-5420
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Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Park.
Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Friday.
Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 14, 2013.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
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Ed & Debbie Kunz
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Ed, we will miss your friendly smile and warm heart. It was always a pleasure getting together with you for cookouts, cards, shows, and minigolf. Peace be to you and your family.
~Ed & Debbie Kunz & children
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Gerry & Jerry Hansen
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Ed was a real sweetheart!! We went on a cruise to Mexico with them & they were guests of ours when we vacationed in Sun City, AZ. In summers, when their grandchildren were visiting them, we all enjoyed going to the Hill Farm pool together. Ed loved the water and was quite the swimmer! We also have pictures of him, with us, at Debbie & Ed's cottage. He was so much fun to have around & we will really miss him !!.
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Wilbur Wille, Patrick, Hope and Richard Varnedoe
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On behalf of my grandfather, Edwin's brother Wibur Wille, and the Varnedoe family, we will always remember with fondness the many visits over the years. Uncle Eddie was always the picture of kindness and compassion and even across the distance, his loss is felt. He is in a better place now. We mourn his loss and yet rejoice in the life he lived. Per the family's wishes, a donation has been made to the American Cancer Society in Uncle Eddie's name.
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American Cancer Fund
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The staff of American Cancer Fund® at www.AmericanCancerFund.org is sorry to hear of Edwin’s passing. We have received a memorial donation in his name and our sincere condolences go out to his family.
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Marvin & Susan Blackwelder
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Our deepest condolences to the family for the passing of Mr.Wille... He was a very sweet gentleman and enjoyed much getting to know him through his son Scott and wife Rebecca....