Sparta – Edward "Ed" Rombak, 55, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 3, 2016.  He was born in Brazil on January 14, 1960, son of the late Frank and Janina (nee: Chodyn) Rombak.

Ed was united in marriage to the love of his life, the former Joanne Marie Bigwood, on March 31, 1995, in Waukegan, IL.

Ed proudly and faithfully served his country in the United States Marine Corps and is a veteran of the first Gulf War.  His military career of 20 years took him all over the world where he met dear friends that would last a lifetime.  Following his military career, Ed was an operations manager for Verizon Wireless until he left to move with Joanne to Sparta.  He loved wildlife but did not like to hunt.  He enjoyed watching nature from a distance.  Ed loved camping and looked forward to his annual fall and spring camping trips with his family and friends.

Ed leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of over 20 years, Joanne Rombak of Sparta; daughters, Jessica (Phil) Dudas of Minneapolis, Sarah (Jack Kauers) Perreault of Racine; grandsons, Jackson Kauers, Cole Dreckmann; brothers, Frank (Sandy) Rombak, Richard Rombak, all of Racine; sister, Susan Rombak of Pontrabedra, FL; brothers-in-law, Michael (Connie) Bigwood, John Bigwood, Robert (Liz) Bigwood, all of Daytona Beach, FL; sister-in-law, Maureen (Steve) Loos of Port Orange, FL; nieces and nephews, Nathan Rombak, Jacob Rombak, Kayla Rombak, Olivia Rombak, Olivia Bigwod, Bianca Bigwood, Ashley Loos, Brittani Loos, Conner Loos; other relatives and dear friends from all over the world too numerous to mention.

Ed is preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Janina Rombak.

A celebration of Ed's life will be held on his birthday, Thursday, January 14, 2016, 12:00pm, at Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory, 4600 County Line Road, with Rev. Mark R. Jones officiating.  Visitation will be from 10:00am until the time of the service.  Full military honors will follow the services at the funeral home.  Remember, Ed would want you to laugh when you think of him.