Efton “Dutch” Edwards, 83, of Pleasant Prairie, passed away on Monday, Sept 12, 2016.

Born in Cherry Valley, AR on Jan 1, 1933, he was the son of the late Feliz and Ella (Green) Edwards.

On July 2, 1951, he married Raeanna Harper.  They were blessed with a loving daughter and recently celebrated 65 years of marriage.  They moved from Aurora, IL and made Kenosha their home in 2006.

Dutch served in the Navy and worked at the Aurora Bleachery for 45 years and retired in 1998.  His favorite hobby was fishing with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Dutch is survived by his daughter, Teresa (Keith) Riecke; and his six grandchildren, Scott (Nicole) Logan of Bowling Green Ky., Crystal (Shannon) Schladweiler of St. Louis, Mo., Tonia Logan of Montgomery, Ill., Tony Logan of Kenosha, Shawna Riecke, JoAnna (Arthur) West, both of Pleasant Prairie; along with 16 great grandchildren and one great-great grandson.

Along with his parents and other family members, Dutch was preceded in death by his wife Rae only two weeks ago.

Service Info

There will be no public ceremony, only a private family gathering.