Marx, Edward A.

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• Military Service: Vietnam - US. Army
• Obituary: 17 Mar 2008; Appleton Post Crescent

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Obituary:
Edward A. Marx, 63, Appleton, died unexpectedly on Friday, March 14, 2008, in Rochester, Minn. He was born Jan. 23, 1945, in Appleton, Wis., son of Edward J. and Alice (Ver Bockel) Marx. Ed was a U.S. Army Veteran, having served in Vietnam. On Dec. 27, 1968, he married the former Pat VanDeLoo at St. Francis Catholic Church in Hollandtown. Ed enjoyed gardening, camping, playing cards, reading and spending time with his family and friends. He was a very special "Pa" to his grandsons, especially to first-born, Joe. He was a member of the Fox Valley Vietnam Veterans Association and American Legion Post 38 of Appleton.
He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Pat; three sons and a daughter, Jenny Marx, Scott Marx, Ryan (Kathy) Marx and Andy Marx, all of Appleton; three grandchildren, Joe, Bobby and Todd Marx; his mother, Alice, Menasha; three brothers and three sisters-in-law, John (Carol) Marx, Appleton; Dale (Cindy) Marx, Sherwood; Jerry (Connie) Marx, Wrightstown; four sisters and three brothers-in-law, Cathy Marx, Appleton; Mary (Scott) Campbell, Springfield, Ore.; Judy (Al) Dix, Kaukauna; Terry (Dave) Muntner, Waupaca. He is further survived by his wife's family, Fr. Willard Van De Loo, Anna Mae (Leonard) Pribek, Dorothy (Connie) VanDeHey, Delores Hofacker, Jerry (Marlene) Van De Loo, Cliff (Jan) Van De Loo, Betty (Dick) Eiting, Dick (Kay) VanDeLoo; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Edward J. in 2006; and an infant brother, Thomas. He was further preceded in death by a very close friend, Darrell Berg; his wife's parents, Edward and Margie VanDeLoo; and a brother-in-law, John Hofacker.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be 12 p.m. on Wednesday, March 19, 2008, at ST. KATHARINE DREXEL PARISH at ST. FRANCIS SITE in Hollandtown, with Ed's brother-in-law, Fr. Willard VanDeLoo, officiating. Friends will be received on Tuesday, March 18, 2008, at BOETTCHER FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, KAUKAUNA (766-2099) from 4 to 7:30 p.m. with a Parish Prayer concluding the evening. Friends may call again directly at church on Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will take place in the Parish Cemetery. Full Military rites will be conducted by the American Legion Post 38 immediately following services.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established.
The family would like to thank everyone for their prayers and love.

Edward married VanDeLoo, Patricia (daughter of VanDeLoo, Edward P. and Carney, Margaret H.) [Group Sheet]