Obituary
Guest Book
In Loving Memory
Edward (Ski) Joseph Gawronski
June 17, 1948 – July 12, 2025
Edward (Ski) Joseph Gawronski, a man of immense heart and unwavering dedication to those he loved, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2025, in Searcy, Arkansas. Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Ed lived a life marked by kindness, service, and a passion for life’s simple joys.
A proud United States Army veteran, Ed carried his sense of duty and service far beyond his military years, always stepping up to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. Whether it was fixing something broken or offering wise advice, he was a reliable presence in the lives of many.
Ed found his greatest pleasures in the stillness of a quiet lake with a fishing rod in hand, and the thrill of a poker game at the casino. He was a man who appreciated life’s moments—big and small—with joy and humor.
He was a beloved husband to Cheryl (Fleck) Gawronski, and a devoted father to Carrie Herrera (Benjamin Herrera) and Catt Pryde (Scott Pryde). Ed’s legacy lives on through his cherished grandchildren: David Brandenburg (Breanna Reid), Kyle Brandenburg (Rebecca Snider), Cheyenne Herrera (Pajsoua Lo), and Grace Pryde; and his adored great-grandchildren: Bellatrix Brandenburg and Lincoln Brandenburg. Also survived by other relatives and friends.
To know Ed was to love him. His big heart, generous spirit, and knack for fixing just about anything made him a pillar of strength and warmth to everyone fortunate enough to cross his path.
He will be deeply missed, forever remembered, and always loved.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
111 W. Wilbur Mills Ave., Kensett, AR 72082
Memories and condolences can be left on the obituary at the funeral home website.
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Follow this page
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read moreWhat kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read moreWe'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreIf you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read moreLegacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreThey're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreYou may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read moreThese free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read moreSome basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more