Edward J. Platske

HIGHBRIDGE, Wis. — Edward J. Platske, 88, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016, in his Highbridge home.

Edward was born in Ewen, Mich., the son of Emil and Elizabeth (Gerber) Platske, on Nov. 28, 1927.

Edward graduated from Ewen High School and during World War II he served in the Pacific with the U.S. Army. He and Doris Kazekewicz were married in Mellen, on Sept. 11, 1954.

Edward worked for Allis Chalmers for more than 30 years, before moving to the Ashland-Highbridge area in 1968. He enjoyed playing golf, trap shooting, singing in the church choir, hunting and spending time with family and friends.

Survivors include: his wife, Dorie; three children, Jane Platske, of Rochester, Minn .; Jim (Lisa) Platske, of Alexandria, Va .; and Jerry Platske, of Ashland; his sister, Betty Cameron, of St. Paul, Minn .; and nieces and nephews.

Edward was preceded in death by his parents; and three brothers, Thomas, Bill and Emil.

A memorial service will take place at a later time.

Mountain Funeral Homes of Ashland and Mellen have been entrusted with the details of his services. On line messages of condolence may be left at MountainFuneralHomes.com.