Edwin S. Root Jr.

Root, Edwin S. Jr. OREGON–Edwin Sheldon Root Jr., age 79, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015. He was born on July 12, 1935, in Ellsworth, Kan., the son of Edwin and Nellie (Keck) Root Sr. He attended Radium High School, Hays State College, Kansas State University and received a degree in architecture. Edwin served as a lieutenant in the U.S. Army. He married Mary B. Glore on Jan. 24, 1961, and they enjoyed 51 years together. In 1964, Edwin and Mary moved to Madison, Wis., where he practiced as an architect. Over his lengthy career, Edwin had his own firm and also worked for several prominent Madison architecture firms. His specialty was correctional facilities. After retirement, they settled in Oregon, Wis. Edwin was an enthusiastic member of Peoples United Methodist Church in Oregon, a member of the American Institute of Architects, the Madison Optimist Club and served as the lieutenant governor of Wisconsin for the Optimist Club. He enjoyed playing golf, bowling, and cheering for the Packers and Badgers. But most of all, he loved being with his family and grandchildren. Edwin is survived by his children, Sherri (David) Foster of Los Altos, Calif., and Edwin (Tina) Root III of Oregon, Wis.; three grandchildren, Tiffany and Larissa Root, and Elizabeth Foster; brothers, Simon (Barbara) Root, and Wesley Root; brother-in-law, Stanley Beck; and numerous other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Mary in January of 2012; and sister, Ada Beck. A celebration of Edwin’s life will be held at PEOPLES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 103 North Alpine Parkway, Oregon, at 11 a.m., on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015, with the Rev. Jason Mahnke presiding. Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday. Burial will be held at Redbud Memorial Gardens in Potosi, Mo., at a later date. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson Oregon Funeral & Cremation Care 1150 Park Street (608)835-3515