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Hebblewhite, Edward N.

Edward N. Hebblewhite, age 88, a long time resident of Amherst, WI departed this world on November 30, 2020.

He was born in the township of Lanark to Nathan and Lois (Dwinell) Hebblewhite. A graduate of Amherst High School, he served in the U.S. Air Force 1952-1956. After the Air Force he worked at Allis-Chalmers in Milwaukee where he met his wife of 60 years, Genevieve R. Woyak.

Edward will be deeply missed by his loving wife, Genevieve Hebblewhite of Stevens Point, WI; three children, Deborah Hebblewhite of Denver, CO, Arthur (Rebecca) Hebblewhite of Waunakee, WI, and Fred (Lori) Hebblewhite of Amherst, WI; his daughter-in-law, Theresa Collins of Madison, WI; grandchildren, Grant, Sawyer, Rachael, Olivia, Aaron, Zuri and Elliott Hebblewhite as well as many nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbors and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nathan and Lois Hebblewhite; his son, John Hebblewhite; one sister, Alta (Selmer) Inderdahl; and three brothers, Fred Hebblewhite, Jerome (Elayne) Hebblewhite, and Robert “Bud” Hebblewhite.

Ed worked in many arenas but his lifelong vocation was flying. He obtained his Private Pilot’s License at the age of 18 and eventually acquired Commercial, Instrument, Multi-Engine, Air Transport and Rotor Wing ratings. He flew professionally for Midstate Airlines and Michigan Wisconsin Pipeline. Ed was a long time parishioner of St. James Catholic Church in Amherst, a proud member of the American Legion, the Waupaca Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1037, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association and the Experimental Aircraft Association.

Ever the delightful storyteller, all enjoyed his sense of humor, his gentle teasing and his willingness to make the joke about himself. Ed lived his life on “Lombardi Time.” For the unaware, the late great Coach Vince Lombardi’s rule for his players was either you show up 15 minutes early, or you were considered late. No doubt Saint Peter is getting a refresher on the concept if those pearly gates aren’t opening fast enough.

A Memorial Mass will be on Friday, August 27, 2021 at 11:00 AM at St. James Catholic Church in Amherst, WI. A visitation will be held on Friday from 10:00 – 11:00 AM at the church. Burial will take place at the Central WI Veterans Memorial Cemetery in King following the mass where full military honors will be performed. Food and fellowship to follow at the family farm in Lanark. Friends and acquaintances of Ed are encouraged to attend. In lieu of flowers the family asks donations in Ed’s honor be sent to the Salvation Army, an organization he proudly volunteered with for many years ringing the bell at Christmas time. The Jungers-Holly Funeral Home of Amherst is assisting the family with arrangements.

Jungers-holly Funeral Home, 262 S. Main Street, Amherst, WI 54406, www.hollyfuneralhome.com

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