Obit: Schecklman, Edward R. (1931 – 2015)

Contact: stan@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Schecklman, Walter, Genskow, Hoff, Eilers, Seliskar, Braun, Muller, Aumann

----Source: Tribune/Record/Gleaner (Abbotsford, Wis.) 11 Feb 2015

Schecklman, Edward R. (5 DEC 1931 – 7 FEB 2015)

Edward R. Schecklman, 83, Neillsville, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015, at his home surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., on Friday, Feb. 13, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Loyal. Rev. Steve Brice will officiate. Burial will follow in St. Anthony Catholic Cemetery. Military rites will be conducted by the Loyal American Legion Post #175. Visitation will be held at the church, on Friday, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service.

Edward Robert Schecklman was born on Dec. 5, 1931, in the town of York, Clark County, the son of Leo and Mary (nee Walter) Schecklman. He was raised on the family farm and received his education in the town of York, graduating from Loyal High School in 1949. He was inducted into the U.S. Army on Nov. 20, 1952, where he served during the Korean Conflict, until his honorable discharge on Sept. 11, 1954. Ed married June O. Genskow on July 21, 1956, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Tigerton. He farmed in the town of York, and also operated his own TV repair shop. Ed also worked at OW Trindal feedmill in Loyal, Chili Implement, and was a partner in K&H Auto. He was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church and the Loyal American Legion Post #175. Ed had many interests but especially enjoyed watching sports, going to the casino, and he loved animals.

He will be dearly missed by his wife, June, Neillsville; four sons, Daniel (Lynn) Schecklman, Marshfield, Todd (Maryann Tytor) Schecklman, Greenwood, Peter (Angel) Schecklman, Loyal, and John Schecklman, Neillsville; three daughters, Lisa (Jeff) Hoff, Marshfield, Sara (Jeff Lukes) Eilers, Loyal, and Lori (Randy) Seliskar, Loyal; 11 grandchildren, Chad Braun, Heidi Braun, Travis Braun, Matt (Kim) Schecklman, Ryan (Kehly) Schecklman, Cody Schecklman, Marc Eilers, Amanda Eilers, Dylan Eilers, Paul Schecklman and Claire Schecklman; one step-grandson, Chris Seliskar; five great-grandchildren, Achilles, Alayna, Kade, Daelyn and Adalynn; four step-great-grandchildren, Kaleigh, Trevor, Ryder and Maecy; one granddaughter-in-law, Elicia Seliskar; three brothers, Tony Schecklman, Marshfield, Jim (Jackie) Schecklman, Neillsville, and Bob Schecklman, Henderson, Nev.; two sisters, Florien Muller, Latrobe, Penn., and Rosalind Aumann, Butler; and several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three children, Billy, Paul and Nicole Schecklman; one step-grandson, Dan Seliskar; and one brother, George Schecklman.

The family would like to thank the staff at Ministry Home Care Hospice for their expression of kindness, care and compassion.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.cuddiefh.com.

Cuddie Funeral Home, Loyal, is assisting the family with arrangements.
           

 

 


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