Edward M. WALDNER

WALDNER, Edward M.
Edward Martin Waldner, 83, of Middlefield, husband of the late Margaret "Peggy" (Gilland) Waldner, passed away on Tuesday, September 17th at his home. Born in Middletown, he was the son of the late Clarence and Edith (Zetterholm) Waldner. Ed graduated Woodrow Wilson High School Class of 1948 and served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He lived most of his life at Lake Beseck in Middlefield and was employed by Pratt & Whitney Aircraft in East Hartford for thirty-six years retiring in 1989. Ed enjoyed horseshoes and was an avid bowler belonging to several leagues. He is survived by two sons, Edward M. Waldner, II and his wife, Kim of Middlefield and Bridgeport, WV and Mark Waldner and his wife, Brenda of Portland; two daughters, Susan Markham and her husband, James and Patricia Rogers, all of Middlefield; his sister, Edith Payne of Middletown; eight grandchildren, Tyler and Melanie Rogers, James and Jillian Markham, Mark, Jr. and Nicole Waldner and Erin and Keleigh Waldner and many nieces and nephews. Along with his wife and parents, Ed was predeceased by his daughter, Karil Waldner Rynaski; two brothers, Clarence "Mike" and William Waldner and a sister, Anna Magetteri.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 19 at 11 a.m. at Doolittle Funeral Home, 14 Old Church Street, Middletown. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. There will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, friends may make donations in Ed's memory to Middlefield Volunteer Fire Department, 405 Main Street, Suite 1, Middlefield, CT 06455. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.doolittlefuneralservice.com.