Edward A. Bartsch Sr., Little Chute, died Tuesday June 28, 2011 at age 72. He was born in Milwaukee on April 27, 1939 to the late Arthur and Florence (Gilligan) Bartsch. Edward married Gail Demmer on October 9, 1965 in Wauwatosa. He loved cars and racing.

Edward is survived by his children: Peggy (Bill) Oman, Iron Mountain, MI; Ted, Little Chute; Tom (Sharon), Waupaca; and Tracy, Kaukauna; their mother, Gail Bartsch; grandchildren: Ross, Travis and Ryan Emmrich, Ashley Oman and Cooper Bartsch; great grandchildren: MaKayla, Sophia, Sasha and Xander; and his dog, Lady.

In addition to his parents, Edward was preceded in death by his great grandchild, Kayne.

Visitation will be held Thursday, July 7, 2011 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at O'CONNELL FUNERAL HOME. In lieu of flowers, a memorial is being established.