Edward W. Woodke

July 2, 1940 - April 28, 2015

EDWARD W. WOODKE, age 74 of Port Hope, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at Huron Medical Center under Hospice Care, with his family at his side. He was born on July 2, 1940 in Port Hope to the late Alfred and Martha (Peppel ) Woodke. He and Jane Bryant were united in marriage on August 20, 1960 in Port Hope. Ed worked on the family farm and passed on his traditions to his family. He was a member of the St. John Lutheran Church in Port Hope, served on the Bloomfield Township Board, and the Eastern Huron Ambulance Service Board. He enjoyed fishing in his earlier days, but especially spending time with family and friends. He is survived by his wife Jane of Port Hope, and children: Jeff Woodke and his wife Cindy of Port Hope, Todd Woodke and his wife Cheryl of Bad Axe, and Amy Hindbaugh and her husband Eric of Linden, 8 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. He is also survived by a brother-in-law Doug Davis of Port Hope and sister-in-law Joann Woodke of Fowlerville. Ed was preceded in death by his sister Marquerite Davis and brother Arthur Woodke. Funeral Services for Ed will be Saturday, May 2, 2015 at 11 am at St. John Lutheran Church of Port Hope, with Rev. Henry Hales officiating. Burial will follow in Lakeview Cemetery. Visitation for Ed will be Friday, May 1, 2015 from 1-8pm at the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach. Visitation on Saturday will be at the church beginning at 10 am until time of services at 11 am. A scripture service will take place Friday at 7 pm at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to the St. John Lutheran Church, or to Heartland Hospice. Memories can be shared at www.RamseyFH.com