Service Details
Services celebrating Edward’s life will be held in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Monday, February 19, 2024 at 11:00AM with Pastor Curtis McMiller as officiant. Visitation will be held in the funeral home on Sunday, February 18 from 3:00PM – 6:00PM. Interment will take place at Oakwood Cemetery in Somers.
Edward Eugene Johnke, age 75, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Tuesday, February 13, 2024.
Edward was born on July 11, 1948 in Chicago, IL to Edward and Mary (Hart) Johnke. Edward’s mother, Mary, tragically passed away when Edward was 5 years old. He was raised by his grandmother, Florisa and grandfather, Jeff. Edward was a jack-of-all trades when it came to employment. He worked in construction, as a carpet layer, a boxer and many other jobs. Edward did whatever needed to be done to give the best life to his family. Among his interests, Edward enjoyed watching western movies, especially those with John Wayne and Clint Eastwood, and the Rifleman with Chuck Connors; he also enjoyed watching wrestling; his musical tastes included Elvis, Frank Sinatra and all country music. Edward worked on cars during his spare time and on occasion, Edward would partake in a poker game, even “winning” a pet monkey, Gladys! However, Edward most of all loved his daughters, grandchildren, great grandchildren and Linda.
Edward is survived by his daughters, Mary (Robert) Parker and Teresa (Adam) Aguilar; grandchildren, Samantha, Angelo, Melody (Shane), Racheal (Ryan), Eddie, Demetrios (as grampa called him), Kayla (grampa called her “cookie taster”), Christina, Matthew and Robert; great grandchildren Brooke, Alexis, Asher, Wesley, Elias, Coen, Jaxon, Jason, Chandler, Emmett, Angelo Jr., Jake, Aiden, Logan, and Ian; step-children, Jamie and Jason; Linda Balderas, Edward’s best friend, first love and mother of his daughters, Mary & Teresa; brothers, Tommy and Jimmy; sisters, Donna, Suzie and Paula; other relatives and friends. Edward was preceded in death by his mother, Mary; grandmother, Florisa and grandfather, Jeff; and Uncle Bill.
Services celebrating Edward’s life will be held in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Monday, February 19, 2024 at 11:00AM with Pastor Curtis McMiller as officiant. Visitation will be held in the funeral home on Sunday, February 18 from 3:00PM – 6:00PM. Interment will take place at Oakwood Cemetery in Somers.
Tom Hale says
Eddie, We had alot of good times and very few bad times,I have memories of so many good stories and things we did together growing up, I will miss you so much!
Patricia Johnson and her sister, Betty Peyton says
I am remembering Eddie and I playing as children and hiding behind the couch. We spent many happy hours playing together.
Theresa Saldana says
My sincere condolences to you Mary and all your family…I had the chance to meet your father a couple of times and he was a terrific and kind man…May he rest in peace and is now your guardian angel…My prayers go out to your family at this time….My love to yhe family…
Kimberly Esquivel says
You were an amazing person in my life during my mother’s death. You were so supportive and there for me when nobody was in my family. Thank you for all the great memories we shared , you reminded how a dad should really be and you were that. Thank you for all the long conversations on the phone cause you cared. I love you and RIP my dear friend.