Edwin “Ed” Kowalewski

Edwin “Ed” Kowalewski, 76, Eau Claire, passed Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Ed contracted COVID-19 while enjoying a vacation to the western national parks.

He was born July 16, 1945, in Chippewa Falls, to Edwin “Cub” and Mary Audrey (St. Aubin) Kowalewski.

Ed was raised in Cornell, graduating from Cornell High School in 1963.

He worked for nearly 35 years, at the Cornell Paper Mill. The last eight years before retirement, he worked at ITW Deltar Fasteners in Chippewa Falls.

Ed could be a man of few words, but enjoyed working his New York Times Sunday crosswords – the other days’ puzzles were too easy. He also enjoyed cooking and traveling. Ed traveled to many places, his favorite being New Zealand.

He is survived by his wife of 40 years – Janet (Beighley) Kowalewski; a son – Corey (Elicia) Kowalewski, and their two children – Keira and Brooklyn, Mansfield, Texas; a daughter – Courtney (Mark) Staloch, Dassel, Minn.; a sister – Karen (Jim) Fitzpatrick, Lake City, Minn.; and many nieces; nephews; other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

A graveside service will be held at the Cornell Cemetery at 1 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 16, with Father Eric Linzmaier officiating.

Borton-Leiser Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Cornell, is assisting the family.