Edward W. Klumb, 73, of Port Washington, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, October 3, 2020 at his home. He was born on March 21, 1947, the son of Warren and Margaret (Jentges) Klumb.
He graduated from Port Washington High School and joined the United States Army Reserves for 6 years. On October 25th, 1969 he married the love of his life, Betty Brabender at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Random Lake. Edward worked for Port Publications for 35 years as an Offset Pressman, retiring in 2009.
Eddie had a big heart and infectious laugh. He lived for God and loved his family fiercely. He had a variety of interests including home remodeling projects, Las Vegas vacations with his wife, fishing, hunting and just spending time with his family and grandchildren. He had a passion for making his grandchildren laugh.
He is survived by his loving wife of almost 51 years, Betty; son, Brian (Mandy) Klumb of Franklin; daughter, Laurie (Brandon) Bates of Port Washington; seven grandchildren, Evan, Audrey and Leah Klumb and Libby, Ava, Sophie and Ella Bates; sisters, Shirley (Bruce) Kozelou, and Alice Brock; brothers, Steve (Judy) Klumb, Daniel (Lori) Klumb, and Donald (Kate) Klumb; mother-in-law, Violet Brabender, sisters-in-law, Kay Becker, Sally (Richard) Hammen, and Nancy (Ron) Behlendorf. He is further survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceeded in death by his parents Warren and Margaret Klumb, father-in-law Vernon Brabender, brothers-in-law Michael Becker and Donald Brock, and nephew Keith Becker.
The Klumb family will receive visitors at Eernisse Funeral Home (1600 W. Grand Ave. Port Washington, WI 53074) on Saturday, October 10, 2020 from 10:30AM-1:00PM. Following the visitation on Saturday, there will be a Mass of Christian Burial at 1:30PM at St. John XXIII, St. Peter of Alcantara Church site (1800 N. Wisconsin St., Port Washington). Fr. Patrick Wendt will preside. Edward will be laid to rest at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery.