December 16 1930 August 23 2019
Edward’s Obituary Edward Salwey, 88, Max, ND, formerly of Minot, ND, passed away Friday, August 23, 2019, in his home, surrounded by his family. Edward was born December 16, 1930, the son of John and Rose (Selzler) Salwey, on the family farm outside of Orrin, ND. He was raised with his 12 siblings. Edward lived and worked on the family farm until marrying Regina Senger in 1953. He was then drafted into the United States Army in 1956 and proudly served his country while being stationed in Germany until being honorably discharged. After returning to ND, Edward moved to Minot, where he worked the majority of his life in the construction industry, where he specialized in the art of hand taping and texturing. You can find evidence of his craftsmanship in many homes throughout Minot and the surrounding area. After losing his home in the 2011 Minot flood, Edward moved to rural Max, where he made his home with his family until the time of his passing. Edward was a member of St. Leo the Great Roman Catholic Church of Minot and a member of the Eagles for a number of years. He enjoyed woodworking, playing cards, visiting with friends and family, mowing grass, gardening and deer hunting with his children and grandchildren. Edward will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Surviving family includes: Children, Joan (Glen) Dunkel, Max, Kevin Salwey, Minot, Ken (Jacque) Salwey, Bismarck and Julie (Kevin) Kouba, St. Cloud, MN; many grandchildren and great- grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; sisters, Francis Fettig and Betty Mae (James) Zacher. Edward was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Regina Salwey; brothers, John, Jack, Joseph, Mike, Sylvester and Benedict Salwey; and sisters, Rose Voller, Kathryn Boechler, Carol Frittel and Delores Schaan. Mass of Christian Burial: Tuesday, August 27, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Minot, ND. Interment: Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot, ND. Visitation: Monday from 5 to 7 p.m. followed by Recitation of the Holy Rosary and a Vigil Prayer Service at 7 p.m. at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot, ND. Read More
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Edward Salwey December 16 1930 August 23 2019.
Death notice for the town of: Kenmare, state: North Dakota