Edward Wuitschick

Nov 2, 1934 -

Jun 30, 2026

Edward John Wuitschick beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, uncle and friend passed away June 30, 2026, in Palmer, Alaska, after a courageous battle with cancer, a recent hip fracture and other medical conditions. He was a special man who was loved by his family immensely. A funeral service and burial is planned for Thursday, July 9, 2026, at 11:30 a.m., at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 2627 Lore Road in Anchorage, Alaska. The burial will be at Angelus Memorial Cemetery.

Edward was born on Nov. 2, 1934, in Selfridge, N.D., to loving parents and a large family of seven siblings. He grew up in the Pacific Northwest and eventually traveled to Anchorage in 1967, with his wife Helen and six children. There he was a business owner of Union 76 service stations for 18 years. Many grand adventures took place at his service station in downtown Anchorage during the pipeline era! He had many exciting stories to tell! He was a devout catholic his entire life!

After the death of his wife Helen, Ed lived with his children, eventually settling in Palmer in retirement. He always enjoyed spending time with his extended family during holidays and other occasions with lots of smiles, jokes and many catchy phrases like "welcome to the world of mystery, luxury and adventure."

He is survived by his son, Mark Wuitschick and wife Robbie; son-in-law, Mike Craig; daughter, Valery Tisch and husband John; daughter, Terese Swayman and husband Ken; daughter-in-law, Carolyn Wuitschick; and son, Doug and partner Erin.

He has many grandchildren, including JD and Caitlin Hatley, Byron and Lahela Hatley, Valli and Dave Harrell, Laci and Ryan Mattingley, Spencer and Yolanda Hatley, Mark Wuitschick II, Helen Lanisha Wuitschick, Sara and Sam Morin, Jessica and Jason Monkelien, Ian and Sarah Lamp, Cullen Tisch, Katherine Tisch, Sean Tisch, Ashley Anderson, Jeremy Swayman, Brandon and Elizabeth Shayan, Justin Wuitschick and, Rayce Wuitschick. He also has 22 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen; daughter, Cheryl Craig; son, Greg Wuitschick; and daughter, Bridget Wuitschick. His surviving siblings include Rosella Couture, Walter Wuitschick, Jerry Wuitschick, Sharon Weise, Pam Hannon and David Wuitschick.

Please pray for him as he enters the gates of heaven!