Edward L.Wahlen Jr., 69, died at St. Catherine's Medical Center, on Monday, November 20, 2006. He was born, the youngest of six children, in Racine on May 29, 1937, the son of the late Edward and Ruth (nee: Given) Wahlen Sr.. Mr. Wahlen served his country with the U.S. Navy from 1954 until 1958. He had been employed by American Motors Corporation for over 30 years, retiring as a supervisor on Jan. 1, 1989. Surviving are his children, Michael (Pam) Wahlen, Pam (Steve) Tobias all of Racine, Clystyne (Brady) Brever of LaCrosse; 7 grandchildren, Melissa, Matthew, Joseph, Alicia, Elijah, Joab, and Benjamin; 2 great-grandchildren, Mikayla and Olivia; his sister Elaine (James) Zickus; sisters-in-law Loretta Wahlen and Mary Wahlen, and brother-in-law Alfred Turner all of Racine; Jean Luethy (the best thing that ever happened to him) best friends and Monday Breakfast Club Jerry Kieliszewski (just like a brother), Jerry Schultz, Don Erickson, and Bob Schommers. His nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends further survive him. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers Calvin, Leonard, Richard (Margaret) Wahlen, his sister Jeanette Turner and his former wife Mary Wahlen. His funeral service will be held in the funeral home on Monday, November 27th at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Sandy Roberts officiating. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Sunday from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Monday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will follow in Graceland Cemetery.