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Edward Dowling Obituary

Dowling, Edward M. Born to eternal life October 14, 2018 at age 75. Loving husband of Penny Dowling. Beloved father of Kelly (Kurt) Kramer, Michael (Wendy) Ruger, and Susan (John) Mayer. Proud grandpa of Caleb, Katelyn, Emily, and Nathan. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Ed was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was a building engineer for Trinity Hospital and Milwaukee Repertory Theater. In his retirement, Ed was an avid volunteer of the Wisconsin Maritime Museum in Manitowoc and enjoyed spending time with his family. Visitation will be held Friday at St. Stephen the Martyr Lutheran Church 1:00 PM until 2:45 PM, memorial service 3:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Stephen the Martyr Lutheran Church or the Wisconsin Maritime Museum are appreciated.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel from Oct. 17 to Oct. 18, 2018.

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August 1, 2019

a quiet brother

Rob Manegold

October 18, 2018

I helped hire Ed to work for Johnson Controls to be the building Engineer for the old Time Insurance Building in the 1980's. Years later I joined the Board of Trustees of the Milwaukee Repertory Theater only to find Ed was our serving as building engineer.

I remember him fondly, and recall sharing pastries dunked in coffee while discussing how the Time Insurance job was going. My deepest condolences to the family.

Luke Harris

October 17, 2018

Ed was a great man. I have many fond memories of just sitting and chatting with him and Penny at SubFest in Manitowoc. My thoughts, prayers, and sympathies go out to Penny and the rest of the family. Rest your oar shipmate, we have the watch.

Jill Scerpella

October 17, 2018

Penny and family, our sincerest condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Richard Altergott

October 17, 2018

My sympathy for family and friends left behind. I just talked to him about a week ago when he was at the Museum volunteering. Had many great talks with him and shared some great stories back and forth of our experiences in the Navy. We both are/were shell backs too. He was such a nice guy to be around. Always the good ones leave us too early. RIP my friend!!! He always put a smile on my face when we were together. That was Ed, always a smile on his face and such a good natured man.

Rena Glorioso

October 17, 2018

My deepest sympathy to you Penny and your family at this sad time. My prayers and thoughts are with you .

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