Edward E. Estkowski

September 22, 1921 — January 20, 2015

Tuesday January 20, 2015 at over 93 years of life, left us to meet his wife Joyce (Nee Olson), they were married more then 61 devoted years. Loving uncle of Ellen Estkowski and Carol (Norbert) Statler. Treasured Friend of Jerry (Tonya) Mommaerts and a Prized Grandpa Ed to his "Champ" Cody. Further survived by many admired story listeners, also known as friends. Lifelong South Side resident graduate of Pulaski High School, proudly served in the Military during WWII, at which he actually enlisted in the United States Coast Guard but was attached to the United States Navy as a Pharmacist Mate Second Class. After serving in the United States Military; he accomplished his Certificate of Admission in the Bar by the Supreme Court of the State of Wisconsin, after practicing as a Lawyer he also received a Doctorate of Law from the University of Wisconsin. In 1964 he ran for Congress for the 4th District, in which he was minimally defeated by a longtime candidate. After he was appointed to the United States Department of Labor at which he was instrumental in the approval of laws regarding Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA), Migrants Worker, Child Labor and numerous others. During his lifetime he was a member of various clubs and organizations such as - Boy Scouts, UAW and the South District Explorer Cabinet Advisory and various others. Visitation in the Funeral Home on Monday, January 26, 2015 from 4 to 5:45 PM. A funeral service will follow at 6 PM. Interment will take place at Arlington Park Cemetery with Full Military Honors at 11 AM on Tuesday. Special acknowledgement and appreciations to Heartland Hospice and Touching Hearts with sincere gratitude to the "Top Notch Caregivers" Harrison Lara, James Uhaley and Celeste LaMantia. Ed will be greatly missed Max A. Sass and Sons 1515 W. Oklahoma Ave 414-645-4992 www.maxsass.com

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