Edward William Schawitsch, 75, of Terre Haute, formerly of Franklin, passed away at 8:02 a.m., Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at his residence.

Born on August 20, 1943 in Logansport, he was the son of the late Andrew and Laurine (Wood) Schawitsch.

He was a 1961 Logansport High School graduate and a U.S. Navy veteran.

On July 23, 1966 he married Linda Warner, she survives.

Edward worked for 30 years for GTE retiring in 1999. He also worked for several years for Cardinal Health.

Survivors include his wife, Linda Schawitsch of Terre Haute, his children, Mark Schawitsch (Jennifer), Michael Schawitsch and Meghan Frost (Jason) all of Terre Haute, grandchildren, Matthew and Allison Schawitsch, Chase and Nora Frost and Ty and Kendall Crews all of Terre Haute, sisters, Nancy Godwin (Ed) and Sue Wantland (Tony), sister in law, Carol Johnson and brother in law, Ray Warner (Beverly). He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

He was also preceded in death by brother, John Schawitsch and brother in law, George Johnson.

Services will be at 4:00 p.m., Saturday, July 13, 2019 at Marocco-Rans Funeral Chapel with visitation from 2:00 p.m. until the time of the service.

Burial with Military Rites will be performed at Mt. Hope Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Please sign Edward’s online guestbook or leave a condolence for the Schawitsch family at www.ransfuneralhomes.com.