Edward Benedict Kendziera, Jr.

Edward B. Kendziera, 75, passed away on April 10, 2021. Ed was born on August 13, 1945 in Marinette, WI.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Dolores Staszak Kendziera of Milwaukee, WI, sons Chris (Oksana) and Dean (Saskia) Kendziera and his daughter Gina Kendziera. He is also survived by his brother, Ron Kendziera, and sister Doris Stoneburner.

Edward was preceded in death by his father, Edward V. Kendziera, mother, Veronica Gruszynski Kendziera and his sister, Elaine Armstrong.

Ed particularly enjoyed the company of his granddaughters, Emily, Anne-Marie, Frankie, Molly, Susannah, Alice and his grandson Tommy Kendziera. He was also loved by his great grandchildren Ella, Autumn, Liam and Harper.

Ed routinely spent summers with Dolores in his native Wisconsin, boating, fishing, visiting relatives and maintaining his cabin in the Northwoods of Packerland, USA.

Edward Kendziera was also an active member of the Knights of Columbus at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Fayetteville, NC.

A funeral mass and celebration of his life will be held at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church at 11:00 AM on Saturday, May 8, 2021.