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Edward W. "Ed" Wing

1939 - 2026

Edward W. "Ed" Wing obituary, 1939-2026

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1939

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2026

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Edward Wing Obituary

Edward W. "Mr. Ed" Wing

February 18, 1939 - March 6, 2026

Edward W. Wing, age 87, passed away on March 6, 2026. Mr. Ed was born on February 18, 1939 in Madison, Wisc. to Lester and Dorothy (Brown) Wing. He served in the US Army during the Vietnam era. He received his CPA license and went to work for Smith and Gestland, an accounting firm. He also worked at Wisconsin Cheeseman for some time. He ended his career holding several financial positions at Telephone and Data Systems (TDS) until he retired. Mr. Ed also devoted a lot of volunteer time to Operation Fresh Start.

Mr. Ed loved playing cribbage and watching Badger Sports, particularly Men's Basketball. He also enjoyed traveling with his wife, Susan.

He is survived by his children, Jim Wing and Jane (Don) Harrison; grandchildren, his grandsons, Jared and Jordan Wing, Henry and Walter Harrison; as well as two great-granddaughters; brother, Bob (Judy) Wing; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Susan (Hahn) Wing; his parents; brother, Terry Wing; and sister-in-law, Jackie Wing.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at Ryan Funeral Home, 6924 Lake Rd, DeForest, WI. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 9 a.m. until the time of the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Operation Fresh Start in Mr. Ed's name.

The family would like to give a special thanks to the staff at Superior Hospice.

To view his obituary and leave a memory, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com.

Ryan Funeral Home

Windsor/DeForest Chapel

6924 Lake Drive

608-846-4250
Published by Madison.com on Mar. 11, 2026.

Memorial Events
for Edward Wing

Mar

14

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Ryan Funeral Home

6924 Lake Rd, DeForest, WI 53532

Mar

14

Memorial service

11:00 a.m.

Ryan Funeral Home

6924 Lake Rd, DeForest, WI 53532

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6924 Lake Road, De Forest, WI 53532

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