Funeral services for Edward Emil Staloch will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Theodore Catholic Church in Albert Lea. The Rev. Timothy Reker and Deacon Michael Ellis will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Bonnerup Funeral chapel in Albert Lea and again one hour prior to the funeral at the church. Interment will be at St. Theodore Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.bonnerupfuneralservice.com.

Edward passed away Friday, Nov.14, 2014, at his home. He was 98.

Edward was born Dec. 23, 1915, to Joseph and Minnie (Schultz) in Blue Earth County. He attended school in the Wells area. After his schooling he helped his family on the farm until he enlisted in the United States Army. He served his country for four years until his honorable discharge.

Edward was united in marriage to Marjorie Louise Murphy on June 8, 1948, in Minnesota Lake. To this union 12 children were born. The couple moved to the Albert Lea area soon after marriage. Edward was a carpenter by trade, building many houses in the community. He was an active member at St. Theodore Catholic Church where he volunteered by serving children’s lunches, was a part of the prayer chain, served as an usher for the church and was on the finance committee for a period of time. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus, VFW, American Legion and played on a bowling and pool league. In his free time Edward liked to fish, travel with his wife, watch the Minnesota Twins and enjoyed going to his grandchildren’s events.

Edward is preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie; parents; children James (Judy), Mark (Leah), John and Ann; two great-grandchildren, Michael and Vanessa; and siblings Dorothy and Roman.

He is survived by his children Barb (Rande) Haukoos of Forest City, Joanne (Ross) Knutson of Albert Lea, Mary (Butch) Nelson of Rochester, Robert (Sue) Staloch of Albert Lea, Kathleen (Ron) Tustin of Spring, Texas, Michael (Susie) Staloch of Midland, Mich., David (Janet) Staloch of Rochester and Theresa Jensen of Rochester; grandchildren David, Debbie, Scott, Cinda, Sydney, Emily, Kirsten, Erin, Jeremy, Matthew, Megan, Aric, Jacob, Renae, Joseph, Wendy, Anne, Daniel, Kassi, Christine, Brian, Ray, Amy, Jill and Jennifer; numerous great-grandchildren; and siblings Catherine Zimney, Betty Chicos, Louie Staloch and Marie Zimney.