This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Edward Richard Wojdacz, 87 years old, born on October 11, 1933, and passed away on May 5, 2021 surrounded by his wife and children.  We will remember him forever.

Edward was born in Milwaukee, WI on October 11, 1933 to Joseph and Bernice (Galkowski) Wojdacz. In 1953 he enlisted in the US Navy serving on the USS Luzon and USS Midway. During his service he received an unexpected letter from a young lady that he had never met and thus began a correspondence with the woman he would spend the rest of his life with.  He married Carole Jean Maduscha  on May 4, 1957,  in Milwaukee, WI.  The family lived in Milwaukee until the fall of 1963 when he and the family moved to Okauchee Lake.  

Once Ed retired from his job as a tool and die maker from Tower Automotive, he became a school bus driver for Oconomowoc Transport. Ed enjoyed driving the school bus for years. 

He enjoyed life on the lake working outside in the yard while Carole worked in the garden. Ed loved riding in his pontoon boat, fishing and even once in a while tried to water ski. He was famous for his waffles and everyone looked forward to getting an invitation to waffle Sunday. He was a passionate lifelong blood donor and donated 28 gallons by the time he stopped donating at age 84. In 2018, Ed was thrilled to get the opportunity to take an Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. with two of his lifelong friends, Bob and Don, as well as his son, daughter and granddaughter. 

Ed was well known for his kindness towards everyone he met, his sweet tooth and his goofy sense of humor that would sometimes drive his wife crazy. He was a wonderful and loyal husband, father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, cousin and friend. Uncle Eddie was a favorite at family gatherings. 

Edward is survived by his wife of 64 years, Carole. Sons Michael (Pamela) and Gregory (Helen), daughters Christine (George) and Katherine (Jeremy), as well as his brother Donald (Patricia) and sister Kathleen (Albert), brother-in-law, Kenneth (Geraldine), sister-in-laws Janice (Attilio) and Geraldine (Robert).   He is further survived by his 8 grandchildren,  7 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, friends, neighbors and other family members. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Bernice and his sister Joanne (Emery).

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at St. Joan of Arc Parish at 120 Nashotah Rd, Nashotah, WI 53058. Visitation will begin at 9:30 am with mass beginning at 10:30 am. A luncheon will follow at Nicole and Nathan Stoppenbach’s house, 1355 Gridley Ct, Oconomowoc, WI 53066.