Edward Hollfelder

Hollfelder, Edward J. MIDDLETON - Edward J. Hollfelder, age 87, passed away on Friday, April 6, 2007, at the HospiceCare Center in Fitchburg. He was born on Jan. 18, 1920, the son of Anton F. and Theresa (Laufenberg) Hollfelder. Ed was united in marriage to Vera Ann Lochner on April 23, 1941 in Madison. She preceded him in death in 2001. Ed worked at Graber Industries for 35 years, retiring in 1982. He was active at St. Bernards Catholic Church serving as Parish Council president for two years; president of the 5-0 Club for eight years; chairman of Properties Commission for two terms as well as many other church related activities. Ed is survived by his six children, Thomas A. (Bea) Hollfelder of Covina, Calif., James E. (Jackie) Hollfelder of Madison, Luanne (David) Raynoha of Cedarville, Ark., Linda (Lloyd) Chadwick of Poynette, Lori (Denny) Brehm of Madison, and Lois (Jim) Petrie of Stoughton; nine grandchildren, Cathryn D. Perriman, Carol A. Brown, Lisa Ruetten, Jennifer Rygg, Jamey Hollfelder, Scott Hollfelder, Tim Raynoha, Lance Enger and Kerry Enger; seven great-grandchildren, Rhea, Otto, Hope, Maddie, Carly, Kaitlyn and Kayla; a sister, Berdella Lowenberg; a brother, Melvin (Jeanette) Hollfelder; two sisters-in-law, Mary Hollfelder and Tilda Hollfelder; and his beloved dog, Scotty. In addition to his wife Vera, Ed was preceded in death by an infant son, Anton; his parents; and two brothers, Gilbert and Virgil. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. BERNARDS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 7450 University Ave., Middleton at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 10, 2007, with Monsignor Douglas Dushack presiding. Burial will be in St. Bernards Cemetery. Family and friends may call from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Monday, April 9, 2007, at the GUNDERSON WEST FUNERAL HOME, 7435 University Ave., Middleton, where a Scripture Service will be held at 4 p.m. Friends may also call on Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to HospiceCare, Inc., 5395 E. Cheryl Parkway, Madison, WI 53711. Ed will be remembered for his kindness and sense of humor. He was well loved by his family and friends and will be dearly missed.