Edward J. Saalweachter Jr.
October 2, 1955 - May 26, 2022
Edward J. “Ed” Saalweachter, Jr., 66, of Norris City, IL, passed away Thursday, May 26, 2022 at his home. Edward was born October 2, 1955 in Evansville to the late Edward, Sr. and Dorothy (Stutsman) Saalweachter. He was a 1973 graduate of North Posey High School and a graduate of Bailey Tech in St. Louis, MO. Edward worked as a sheet metal worker for George Koch Sons for many years before retiring. He loved music, especially his guitar, camping, hunting and fishing. He was always generous when it came to his family and friends. Surviving Edward are his wife of 43 years, Sandra “Sandy” (Petrig) Saalweachter; sisters, Terri (Bob) Schaffstein, Janet Wheeler, Julia (Brian) Brophy, Anita (Gary) Linford and Edith (Mike) Hosman; ten nieces and nephews, as well as several great nieces and great nephews. Funeral services for Edward will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at Pierre Funeral Home, 2601 W. Franklin Street. Burial will follow in Laurel Hill Cemetery in Wadesville, IN. Friends may visit with the family from 11:00 AM until service time on Wednesday at Pierre Funeral Home, 2601 W. Franklin Street. Memorial contributions may be made to Doctors without Borders or to the American Cancer Society. Condolences may be made online at www.pierrefuneralhome.com.
Edward J. “Ed” Saalweachter, Jr., 66, of Norris City, IL, passed away Thursday, May 26, 2022 at his home. Edward was born October 2, 1955 in Evansville to the late Edward, Sr. and Dorothy (Stutsman) Saalweachter. He was a 1973 graduate... View Obituary & Service Information