Edward B. Gulch

Edward B. Gulch, aged 85 of Middleville formerly of Baldwin, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2013. Mr. Gulch was born September 30, 1928 in Dorr, Michigan, the son of Gus and Elsie (Ellas) Gulch. Ed served his country in the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged in 1955 as a Private First Class. He was a member of the VFW Post #5315. Ed worked for and retired from Kelvinator after 40 years. Ed will be lovingly remembered by his children: Mark (Jeanne) Gulch, Walter (Beth) Gulch, and Sue (Terry) Shaffer; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; brothers: Bud Gulch, Ron (Kathy) Gulch, Jim Gulch; sisters: Jeanette Kaseta, Elsie Prince; sister-in-law Phyllis Gulch and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers Walter, Frank, John, Phil, Steve, Tom and sisters: Carol, Jean, Emily, Evelyn, and Christine. Ed was a family man who enjoyed hunting and fishing and the outdoors at his home in Baldwin. Visitation with the family will be held from 2-5 PM Sunday, October 13, 2013 at Kubiak-Cook Funeral Services in Wayland, 312 N. Main Street. A funeral celebrating his life will be held at 1 PM, Monday at Kubiak-Cook Funeral Services with Father Christian Johnston presiding, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment will be at Evergreen Cemetery, Baldwin, Michigan at 11 AM on Tuesday. In honor of Ed, contributions may be made to the VFW Post #5315. The family welcomes memories and messages in their guest book online at www.kubiakcook.com.