Edward J. Petges Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Edward J. Petges of Burlington, Wisconsin, who passed away on February 23, 2026 at the age of 89. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Edward J. Petges to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Edward Petges and Wilma Petges; his wife Charlotte Carlson; his son Ken Petges; his son-in-law Robert Degen; his in-laws, Ken and Helen Carlson; his siblings, Walter, Bernice Petges, Carl Carlson, Judy Rogers, Leroy Walker, Gary Eckman and Larry Carlson; and his nephew Keith Dauel.
He is survived by: his children, Carol Degen, Cathy Schilz (Steve), Jack Petges (Margie) and Andy Petges; his grandchildren, Mike Schilz (Stephanie), Brian Schilz, Mark Petges (Dawn), Pam Glas (Eric), Kevin Petges (Chelsea), Sarah Steele (Matt), Haley Aker (Tony), Reid Petges, Leah Kuhfuss (Greg), Sarah DeBartolo (Tony), Luke Blair, Sam Lawler (Corey), Jordan Laho (Bubba), Melanie Naef (Brayden) and Lizzy Petges (Kevin Hein); his great grandchildren, Adam, Ashlyn, Finley, Kennedy, Elnora, Blake Petges, Olivia Schilz, Isaac, Annora, Owen Steele, Landon, Evelyn, Leona Aker, Zoey Lawler, Kash and Beau Hein; and his grandchildren, Lyle and Baby Boy Laho. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
