Surnames: KARPINSKE BRUNNO ESTERLING OTTESTAD HERRINGTON

----Source: Tribune-Record-Gleaner (Clark County, Wis.) 12/05/2001


 

Karpinske, Edwin W. (9 FEB 1918 - 28 NOV 2001)

Edwin W. Karpinski, 83, Colby, died on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2001, at his residence, A memorial service will be held in the spring, with internment at the Colby Memorial Cemetery.

Edwin William Karpinske was born on Feb. 9, 1918, in Stanley, to William and Hazel (nee Brunno) Karpinske. On Aug. 28, 1942, he enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving as a paratrooper ranger during World War II. He received his honorable discharge as Staff Sgt. On Feb. 6, 1946. He married Vera Esterling on Nov. 24, 1943, in Seattle, Wash. They farmed in the town of Beaver, Clark County for 34 years and in 1980, sold the farm to reside in Colby. He spent part of his spare time painting, working seasonally at Figi's, Marshfield, and in maintenance at the Clark County Health Care Center, Owen. For the past eight years, he served as a nutrition driver for Meals on Wheels in Abbotsford, Colby and Unity area. He served on the LaTart School Board of the town of Beaver for three years, on the Zion UCC Immanuel Church Board for 17 years, was a member of the Loyal American Legion for 22 years, and enjoyed polka dancing.

Survivors include one son, Verlan (Debbie) Karpinske, Appleton one daughter, Evonne Karpinske, Eau Claire, and two grandchildren, Jeremy (Jamie Seegers) Karpinske and Shaya (Nathan) Ottestad one great-grandchild, Madalyn Mika Ottestad special friend, Cora Herrinton, Marshfield, and one brother, Ray Karpinske, Seattle, Wash.

Preceding him in death was his wife, Vera Florence Karpinske, on Dec. 16, 1992.

Maurina Funeral Service, Abbotsford, is assisting the family with arrangements.