Edward R. Poetsche

The Poetsche Family will receive visitors on Saturday, October 31st from10:15am to 11:00am at Fred Hunter’s Funeral Home, 2401 South University Drive, Davie, FL 33324.  A Celebration of Life Memorial service will begin at 11:00am, Pastor Richard Risi, Church of South Florida East, will officiate the service.

Eddie was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey on October 2, 1923. He graduated from Jonathan Dayton Regional High School and chose to answer the call of duty and serve his country by enlisting in the United States Navy.  During World War II, he flew 18 successful missions as a Gunner on the Dauntless Dive Bomber Aircraft.  For his combat in the South Pacific, he received the American Theatre Medal, Asiatic Pacific Theatre Medal, Victory Medal and Air Crew Insignia – 3 Stars.  He was honorably discharged from service on February 19, 1946.

Eddie was married to Mary Blardinelli on November 10, 1944 and would have celebrated his 76th Wedding Anniversary next month.

Eddie worked 25+ years for Prudential Insurance Company.  He was a life-long entrepreneur - an established real estate agent, a successful vending machine mogul, and even trademarked his own “No Guts – No Glory” hats (in his 80’s) to sell over the internet.  There was always another opportunity right around the corner to make a buck!  He especially enjoyed family gatherings, church fellowship, and spending time traipsing through the woods in the North Georgia mountains.  He traveled the world by air and sea, enjoying the high life aboard many a cruise ship with his beautiful bride Mary and extended family members.

Eddie is survived by his wife, Mary, son Greg (Sherry), daughter Patrice Risi (Richard); sister, Phyllis Stalker, niece Suzette Stalker; 5 Grandchildren: Marc (Mary) Poetsche, Michele Poetsche, Stephanie (Ken) Stevens, Jennifer (Ron) Philbrick, Dave (Tiann) Risi) 7 Great-grandchildren: (Ryan (Hailey) Vergara, Ashley Poetsche, Amanda Poetsche, Ronnie & Richie Philbrick, Bella & Olivia Risi), 3 Great-Great Grandchildren: (Miley Oliphant, Luke & Harper Vergara).

Eddie is preceded in death by his parents, Conrad and Peggy Poetsche, of Miramar, Florida.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be given in Eddie’s memory to the Wounded Warrior Project or Tunnels to Tower Foundation, organizations honoring our military and first responders who continue to make the supreme sacrifice of life and limb for our country.