EDWARD VENKLER

EDWARD VENKLER, age 100, of Troy, passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2015 at Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit in Troy.  He was born on September 24, 1915 in Park Hill, PA to the late Stanley and Rosalia (Buczek) Venkler.  Edward's wife, Maxine L. (Bishop) Venkler, preceded him in death.

Edward is survived by one daughter and son-in-law: Faye and Jim McNerney of Troy, OH; one daughter-in-law: Norma J. Venkler of Wauwatosa, WI; two sisters: Helen Waltos of Hooversville, PA and Genevieve Mercik of Mineral Point, PA; five grandchildren: Kristin Venkler, Kevin Venkler, Katie McNerney (Matthew) Ernst, Karen McNerney (Isaac) Del Rio and Megan McNerney; and three great grandchildren: Aubrey Ernst, Eli Ernest and Makeyla Del Rio.  In addition to his parents and wife, Edward was preceded in death by one son:  Kenneth Venkler; one brother: Casimere Venkler; and one sister: Mary Venkler.

Edward proudly served his country as a member of the US Army Air Corps during WWII.  He was employed by the US Postal Service for 35 years.  Edward was a member of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees.  He loved gardening.  Edward lived in Asheville, NC for several years before moving to Troy, OH.

Private family services will be held on Saturday, November 21, 2015 at Baird Funeral Home in Troy.  Interment will be at a later date in the Veteran's Cemetery in Asheville, NC with full military honors being presented at the graveside.

Memorial contributions may be made to American Lung Association of Ohio SW, 4050 Executive Park Dr, #402, Cincinnati, OH 45241.  Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.bairdfuneralhome.com .