Memorial services for Edwin Tech will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 5, 2022, at the Northridge Assembly of God in Grand Island, NE, with Pastor Mark Oberbeck officiating. Military honors will follow the service at the church. Apfel Funeral Home of Grand Island, NE, is in charge of arrangements.
Edwin was born on August 13, 1942, in Gregory, SD, to Benhard and Marie (Gall) Tech. He grew up in Winner, SD. He enlisted in the Army on November 5, 1964, and served during the Vietnam War. He was honorably discharged on October 23, 1966. During his life, Ed was married three times; his first marriage was to Bev Hopkins and to this marriage was born one son, Brent. He was then married to Gretchen Pollock and to that marriage was born a daughter, Crystal. He was then united in marriage to Bonna Wedige on October 8, 2000, at Stuhr Museum in Grand Island, NE. The couple lived in Grand Island where Ed helped Milton Stoppekotte for 13 years and later worked for Mike Panowicz as a hired hand.
Edwin James Tech, 79, of Grand Island, NE, passed away on January 1, 2022, at his home.
He is survived by his wife, Bonna; daughter, Crystal; stepsons, James, John, Roger, and Darrell; 16 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; two brothers, Ron and Steven Tech; and two sisters, Linda Truitt and Bonita Tech.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Brent; great-grandnephew, Kevyn; sister, Carol (Don) Zaugg; and nephew, Brian Zaugg.
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