Edward Putzke

Edward J. Putzke, 66, of New Buffalo, passed away July 22, 2013 at St. Anthony Hospital in Michigan City, IN. Arrangements have been entrusted with Sommerfeld Chapel in New Buffalo, MI. Ed was born on November 18, 1946 in Michigan City, IN to Edwin and Lorna (Abel) Putzke. He lived in new Buffalo most of his life. Ed attended Iowa State University where he met his bride Joan Marie Boyd. On March 29, 1969 they were married. Ed served his country for 27 years in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves serving in numerous engineering units. He also held several national offices in MCROA. His career as a civil engineer included building custom homes to water treatment plants to large bridges. He was an avid bicyclist and completed several long distance charity rides. He loved to read and play games with his grandchildren. And most recently, he took up bird watching. Chess, mancala, uno, slap Jack, and backgammon were all favorites to play with his “little people.” Ed is survived by his wife Joan (Boyd) Putzke; children-Nicole (Ryan) Levang, Kristin Putzke, Amy Putzke and Michael (Stephanie) Putzke; grandchildren-Cooper, Dillon, Collin and Jaxxon Levang and Christopher and Elizabeth McDonald……..and his 7th grandchild Charlotte Putzke will be arriving soon; a brother Jon (Margaret) Putzke; Uncle Chester (Marlene) Putzke; and many nephews and nieces. He is preceded in death by his parents-Edwin and Lorna Putzke and a brother-Ronald Bollman. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Friday, July 26, 2013, 11:00 AM at Sommerfeld Chapel with Rev. Brad Bartelmay officiating. Burial will follow at Pine Grove Cemetery in New Buffalo. Visitation is on Thursday, July 25, from 4:00-8:00 PM at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary of the Lake School. Friends wishing to leave the family a message of condolence can do so at www.sommerfeldchapel.com