Edward John Hynek Jr

Edward J. “Butch” Hynek Jr., age 80, of Manitowoc, passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2022, at The Bay at Northridge in Manitowoc.

Edward was born October 10, 1942, in Manitowoc, to the late Edward and Caroline Ann (Luchsinger) Hynek. He attended schools in Manitowoc and was a 1960 graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School. Edward served in the United States Army as a Specialist 4th Class Telephone Lineman from October of 1960 until September of 1963, at both Fort Huachuca, AZ and Hanau, Germany. He then went on to work at Aluminum Specialty, Mirro Foley as first lead set-up and then a mixer in the paint department, Newell Rubbermaid, and finally retired from Fisher Hamilton. He married the former Sandra K. Howarth on August 22, 1964, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Manitowoc. In August of 2022, they celebrated 58 wonderful years together. Edward bowled, played dartball, loved baseball, playing and coaching many local teams. He loved coaching youth baseball, which was his real joy. He always said “winning wasn’t everything, it was how you played the game, and the sportsmanship you showed.” Ed loved to golf after he retired and went as often as he could. He loved camping, he and Sandy camped for many years. They loved their trailer in Sturgeon Bay, and at Fawn Lake, Shawano.  He loved to grill out, and had campfires with his children and grandchildren. Edward and Sandy spent 40 years researching his family and was proud of his Czech/Bohemian heritage. He loved reading about it, but he left Sandy to do the paperwork!  And he was known to love a good Kolache. He was always kind and had a smile for everyone he met, and he will be missed immensely by all who knew him.

Edward is survived by his wife: Sandra, Manitowoc; 4 sons and 3 daughters-in-law: Rudi (Sondra) Hynek, Jon (Christine) Hynek, Manitowoc, Craig Hynek (Becky Johnson), Somerset, WI., Chris (Lisa) Hynek, Green Bay; 5 grandchildren: Ryan Hynek, Lindsey Hynek, Sandra Rutledge, Andrew (Lexi) Hynek, Jon II (Callie) Hynek; 5 great-grandchildren: Julien, Paisley, Tegan, Amelia, and Jonah; a brother-in-law: Alfred (Mary Ellen) Howarth; nieces and nephews: Mark, David, Lynn, Sue, Christine; Aunts, Joan Luchsinger, and Blanche Korte also other relatives and special pet, Lady the Boston Terrier. He was preceded in death by his parents: Edward and Caroline; an infant brother; and mother-in-Law and father-in-Law, Lillian and Gordon Schultz; and other relatives.

Funeral services will be held at 6:00 PM on Monday, December 12, 2022, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home (928 S. 14th Street, Manitowoc) with Rev. Steve Cornelius officiating. Relatives and friends may greet the family from 4:00 PM until the time of service at 6:00 PM.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to several important people that have helped Edward and his family: Penny Bialek, Dan Bieberitz, Butch Zietlow, Sherri and Bob Huston, and Michelle Ledvina, the Staff of The Bay at Northridge, the staff of Compassus Hospice. Our special angels, the Bellin Valet Parking Guys, special friends Bob and Karen Owaski, Gertie Tadych, Karen Berzinsky and Dan Bigaouette. Special thank you to Dr. Michael Hoffmann and the staff of Bellin Clinic for the care given to Ed.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting memorial donations be made in Ed’s name to the Manitowoc County Humane Society, Wisconsin Public Television, or the family.

The Lakeshore Family Funeral Homes, Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc location is assisting the family with arrangements.

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