Edwin C. Kayhs' Obituary
Edwin C. Kayhs, 76, of Janesville, WI, formerly of Decatur, died Tuesday, March 24, 2009 in Janesville.
Edwin was born July 4, 1932, in Decatur, the son of Otto and Emma Luka Kayhs. A U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War, Edwin worked as a union Brick Layer. He was a past member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and a member of the Brick Layers Union. Edwin married Gladys E. Schwarz October 13, 1951 in Decatur.
Surviving is his wife of over 57 years, Gladys of Janesville, WI; sisters: Eileen husband, Joseph Crane and Mildred husband, Harold Fleener of Decatur; several nieces and nephews.
Edwin was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Carla Kayhs and brother, Robert W. Kayhs.
Graveside services will be 2:30 pm, Friday, March 27, 2009 at Mt. Gilead Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Memorials gifts may be made to the American Heart Association.
The family of Edwin C. Kayhs is being served by the Moran & Goebel Funeral Home/Veterans Funeral Care, 2801 N. Monroe St. Decatur.
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