Edmund W. "Sharky" Siarkiewicz

Siarkiewicz, Edmund W. "Sharky" Passed away peacefully on May 5, 2009, at the age of 86, while residing in Port Orange, Florida. Beloved husband for 63 years of Virginia (nee Flis), Port Orange, FL. Loving father of John (Vicki), New Smyrna Beach, FL, Mary (August) Urban, South Milwaukee, WI and Ann Marie (Louis) Terry, Waterford, WI. Dear grandfather of David (Sharel) Siarkiewicz, Salmon Arm, BC, Julie (Mike) Poulter, Oak Creek, WI, Christopher (Carrie) Urban, Waukesha, WI and Matthew Urban, South Milwaukee, WI. Proud great-grandfather to Alex, Sam, Adam, Greg, Robin, Connor and Drew. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and treasured friends. Edmund was born to Stanley and Mary Siarkiewicz on June 10, 1922, in the city of Milwaukee, where he resided until he proudly served his country as a Marine from 1942 to 1946. He was part of the 9th wave to land on Iwo Jima. He was honorably discharged from the Marines in 1946. After separation from the Marines, Edmund joined the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Department and served as a deputy until 1956. In 1956, Edmund along with other deputies were instrumental in establishing the Oak Creek Police Department. Edmund served the City of Oak Creek from 1956 until he retired as Chief of Police in 1990. A Memorial Service will be held on May 29, 2009, at St. Matthew's Church, 9303 S. Chicago Rd., Oak Creek, WI. Visitation will be from 10:00AM until 11:00AM with a Mass to follow at 11:00AM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Oak Creek Police Department.