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Edwin Bigda Obituary
Edwin M. Bigda, 91, of Michigan City passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at Rittenhouse in Michigan City.
Funeral services were held Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Root Funeral Home with Deacon Michael Greene officiating. Private family inurnment will take place at a later date in Saint Stanuslaus Cemetery. Viewing was held Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Root Funeral Home.
Ed was born Nov. 20, 1932, in Racine, Wisconsin, to Martin and Josephine (Madura) Bigda.
On Aug. 27, 1956, in Michigan City he married Elizabeth (Luce) Bigda, who passed away on Dec. 4, 2019.
Surviving is one daughter, Anne Black; two sons, Michael and Stephen Bigda; two grandchildren, Michael and Matthew (Amanda) Black; two great-grandchildren, Vincent and Sophia Black; one sister, Dorothy Skowron; and many loving nieces, nephews and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife; grandson, Major (Retired) Gregory T. Black; and siblings, Laura Pietrucha, Anastasia Siuda, Florian Bigda, Veronica Schroder, Chester Bigda, Louise Wagoner and Loretta Hylka.
Ed was a retired Michigan City Police officer with 22 years of service to his department. After retirement he worked for Saint Anthony Hospital for 32 years, retiring as their director of security.
He was a proud veteran honorably discharged as a sergeant in the U.S. Army Tank Command. He was a life time member of Queen of All Saints Church. He was five time president of the Dunes F.O.P. in Michigan City, past president of the Michigan City Common Council, past president of the Saint Joseph Young Men's Society, a member of the Skwiat American Legion Post 451; secretary of the Michigan City Police Pension Board and served for many years on the Michigan City Redevelopment Commission in Michigan City. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Parkinson's Foundation or Veterans Suicide Funds in his memory.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Mitchell Bigda
June 26, 2024
Sorry to see about your loss he was my dad's brother enjoyed the family get together he and your mom were always enjoyable to meet
Cindy Rates
April 26, 2024
Anne, Mike and Steve, so sorry to hear this. I will always remember how proud he was to be a member of the police here in MC and always felt safe on Woodrow street knowing he was living close. He is now with his loving wife so fly high Mr Bigda, you did us proud
Dave & Laura LaRocco
April 23, 2024
We were officers together on MCPD, and enjoyed basketball with the FOP. Ed was a good man.
Don Siddall
April 23, 2024
Sorry for your loss Mike. Have memories of your dad & I on the Police Department, and FOP
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Tom Nazimek
April 23, 2024
With sincerest sympathy to you Mike and your family.
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