Edmund Andrew Mackowiak

Edmund (Ed) Mackowiak, age 87, of Highland, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2022. He is survived by his children Ed (Nancy) Mackowiak, Della (Joe) Dickey, and Tom (Debbie) Mackowiak, grandchildren Joe Dickey, Alex Dickey, Kelsey (Matthew) Handy, and Zachary (Aarika) Mackowiak, and sister Lorraine Stevens. Preceded in death by his beloved wife, Geri, parents Bart and Minnie Mackowiak, and brother Jerry.

Ed grew up in East Chicago and served in Korea as a radio operator spending much of his time near the front lines.

After the service, Ed spent 37 years with Blaw-Knox Foundry, finishing as a production scheduler. After retirement, he kept busy with various part-time jobs and volunteering at Our Lady of Grace Parish where he was a parishioner.  Ed was also a proud member of Club Ki-Yowga and loved spending time fishing and relaxing at Leatherwood Lake near Rockville, IN.

Friends are invited to join the family on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at Fagen-Miller Funeral Home in Highland, 2828 Highway Ave. from 2:00 until 6:30 with a prayer service at 6:30.

In lieu of flowers, you may make a donation to the American Cancer Society.

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