Edward J. Magister

Ed died as he had lived, surrounded by the love of his family. After a brief COVID related illness, he found peace just days before his 76th birthday. Ed, a soul man who performed with his band the Chevrons at many local CYO dances during the 1960s, found his soulmate in Barbara Kassie. After a whirlwind romance, the two were married in 1969 and enjoyed a wonderful life together for 53 years. They shared that life with daughters Charise (Mick) Krstic and Lisa (George) Manesis; grandchildren Kassie (Jarett) Yach, Erika Krstic, Nina Nikolic and Kanaan Krstic, and great-grandson Gianni Krstic. Ed and Barb were eagerly awaiting the arrival of great-granddaughter Kya Alice Yach. Ed enjoyed his retirement following a long career as an inspector at Allen-Bradley/Rockwell International. He loved rhythm and blues music, fast cars and good food and was an avid fan of the Packers, Bucks and Badgers. He had a passion for living and knew how to have fun. He was often the last one to leave a party. He loved to dine out and always ordered an appetizer and dessert, as well as the most expensive wine. Ed and Barb shared many adventures with their travel buddies, on road trips in the States and European vacations. But one of his favorite pastimes was cooking Sunday dinners for Barb and the family. They meant the world to him. Ed’s family also includes his brothers Robert and William and sister Mary Ann (Mike) Hoffmann, as well as his late sister-in-law Janet. The family requests that, in lieu of memorials, people who wish to remember Ed do so through random acts of kindness for those in need. Private services are being held.