Edward C. Wartelle, Sr. Obituary (1921 - 2015)

Edward C. WARTELLE, Sr. October 17, 1921 - July 20, 2015 On the morning of July 20, 2015, Edward Curtis Wartelle, Sr. died peacefully in his home. Born October 17, 1921 in Seattle, his 93 years were lived to the fullest. In 1942, Ed married the love of his life, Ruth, with whom he shared nearly 70 years, until her passing in 2012. We trust that she was there to greet him in Heaven. In his early years, Ed attended St. Joseph School, Saint Martin's High School (later graduating from O'Dea High School), and graduated from the University of Washington in 1943. After graduating, he served in the Army Air Corps during World War II, and upon returning worked for the National Bank of Commerce in Seattle until 1956. Ed then became owner/CEO of Western Utilities Supply Co. until his retirement in 1986, but remained a shareholder and board member for many years. Ed was an avid bicyclist, once riding with his older brother, on a one-speed bicycle with balloon tires, from Seattle to San Francisco in 1937. Additionally, he enjoyed summers with the family at Camano Island for many years boating to the San Juan Islands and beyond. Lifelong friendships were also formed as longtime members of Assumption Parish & School, as well as golfing at Sand Point Country Club. Ed and Ruth raised seven children; Ed (Edie), Mike (Colleen), Judy Zugish, Tom, Sue Partington (Matt), JD (Robin), and Jeff. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren, Kevin (Jeannette), Dean (Susan), Lynn, Douglas (Kathleen), Keith (Alisa), Justin (Gwen), Keli Anne (Michael), Daniel (Alashia), Joshua (Donna Lee), and Orielle; and 20 great-grandchildren, Kelsi (Brandon), Tyler, Edie, Lucas, Connor, Jane, Joseph, Theresa, William, Eden, JJ, Andrew, Haley, Laiken, Samantha, Lucy, Lillian, Kellen, Bridgette, and Chelsea. The Funeral Mass will be held Wednesday, July 29th, at 10 AM, at Assumption Parish 6201 33rd Ave. NE, Seattle, WA 98115. Hoffner Fisher & Harvey Guest book at harveyfuneral.com To send a flower arrangement in memory of Edward C. Wartelle, Sr., please click here to visit our sympathy store.