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Edward J Pelzel

Edward J Pelzel

Edward J. Pelzel, age 62 of Elmwood, died Tuesday, May 18, 2010 at the Red Cedar Medical Center in Menomonie.

Ed was born December 10, 1947 in Plum City. He was the son of Edward L. and Oliva (Lecheler) Pelzel; he grew up in the Elmwood area and graduated from Elmwood High School. After school, Ed went to work in St. Paul at the Gillette Razor Company. Ed married Nancy Hammond in May 6, 1972 at Sacred Heart in Elmwood. Ed worked at the Gillette Company for 34 years before retiring in 2000.

Ed enjoyed spending time at the cabin up north and fishing. He was a life long member of Sacred Heart Church, a member of the Elmwood Fired Department for 10 years and a member of the Crain-Ottman American Legion Post #207. Most of all, Ed enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

Ed is survived by his wife of 38 years, Nancy, one son, Tracy (Jennifer) of Spring Valley, two grandchildren, Cole and Sara both at home, his mother, Oliva Pelzel of Elmwood, four brothers, Terry (Denise) of Plum City, Dan (Sue) of Elmwood, Jeff (Shawn Scheels) of Spring Valley and Roger (Sheila) of Hudson, two sisters, Pat Peterson of River Falls and Kathy (Bruce) Dehnke of Fall Creek, mother-in-law, Nellie Moen of Elmwood, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his father, Edward L. Pelzel.