Edward "Eddie" Zglenicki Obituary (1938

Let Us Pause To Honor the Memory of Mr. Edward "Eddie" Zglenicki Mr. Edward "Eddie" Zglenicki, age 79, of Madison, Indiana, Edward entered this life on January 7, 1938 in Vevay, Indiana. He was the loving son of Stanley J. and Emma Walker Zglenicki. He resided his early life in Vevay and the family settled later in Madison and then on Ryker's Ridge in Jefferson County. Eddie cared for his parents until their deaths. He served in the United States Merchant Marines United States Coast Guard from June 7, 1956 rising to the rate of Ordinary Seaman. While aboard ship he served as a fireman, oiler and watertender. He was honorably discharged on June 7, 1960 in Chicago, Illinois. He then served as an inspector with the United States Department of Agriculture. Eddie enjoyed classic cars. He fought a long battle with Parkinson's disease. Edward died on Wednesday, February 8, 2017, at 9:20 p.m. at his home near Madison, Indiana. A LOVING FAMILY Eddie will be missed by his loving nephew and caregiver, Tony Zglenicki of Lucedale, Misissippi; his great nieces, Bridget Zglenicki and MeloDee Mercer. He was preceded in death by his father, Stanley J. Zglenicki, died August 28, 1990, his mother, Emma Walker Zglenicki, died May 29, 1971, his brother, Frank Zglenicki, died August 2, 2008, his great nephew, Joseph Wayne Zglenicki, died January 23, 2007. FUNERAL CEREMONY Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, February 15, 2017, at 1:00 p.m., by Tony Zglenicki at the Haskell & Morrison Funeral Home, 208 Ferry Street in Vevay, Indiana. Interment will follow in the Vevay Cemetery in Vevay, Indiana VISITATION Friends may call Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at the Haskell & Morrison Funeral Home, 208 Ferry Street in Vevay, Indiana. FULL MILITARY HONORS A final salute will be conducted on Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. at the Haskell & Morrison Funeral Home with full military honors to follow at the graveside by the Vevay American Legion Post 185 and Vevay VFW Post 5396 MEMORIAL EXPRESSIONS Memorial contributions may be made to Charity of the Donor's Choice. Cards are available at Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre or Haskell & Morrison Funeral Home. Online condolences, www.morgan-nay.com or at www.haskmorr@centurylink.net Secure">http://www.paysimple.com/security.html">Secure Payments To send a flower arrangement in memory of Edward "Eddie" Zglenicki, please click here to visit our sympathy store.