Edward Scott Wenrick, 78, 410 Jefferson St., Rochester, passed away at 10:30 p.m. Friday at Life Care Center of Rochester. Ed was born on March 10, 1933, in South Bend, to Laurence Scott and Elizabeth (Pecsi) Wenrick. Of Hungarian and German descent, Ed was one of six children, sharing his childhood with three sisters, Mabel, Jean and Barbara, and two brothers, Jim and John. After high school Ed enlisted with the U.S. Army serving our country during the Korean War as a medic. Coming home from Korea, Ed returned to South Bend's Memorial Hospital where he met the true love of his life and best friend Marcia. On Sept. 2, 1956, at the St. John's Lutheran Church, Rochester, Ed and Marcia Suddith repeated their wedding vows before the Rev. Delmar Kruger and the congregation. Their marriage of nearly 55 years yielded two children, Michael Edward and Beth Ann. Moving to Rochester shortly after they were married, Marcia began working at Woodlawn Hospital. Ed worked at the Armour Creamery and later Torx Products. In 1969, Marcia began working as Dr. Joe Richardson's office nurse. In 1969, Ed joined the Foster & Good Funeral Home. For over 29 years he was there with his kind and gentle demeanor to comfort families at a time of loss. With his special knowledge of emergency medicine, he assisted with the operations of the Foster & Good ambulance service from 1977 - 1993, as a licensed Indiana EMT. Ed was loyal and devoted to his church, St. John's Lutheran. A member of over 50 years, he served more than 20 years as an elder and church secretary. Ed was also a member of the LeRoy Shelton American Legion Post No. 36 for over 50 years. He was a member of the Fulton County Republicans serving Precinct 1 as vice committeeman for a number of years. As a public servant, Ed served Fulton County as deputy coroner for over 30 years. The summer season brought the annual family camping and fishing trips to Wisconsin and Michigan. It was these locales the family enjoyed relaxing and fishing for the catch of the day. Ed was meticulous about the appearance of his yard and gardens, always manicuring them to perfection. He enjoyed sharing the bountiful harvest of veggies and flowers with family and special friends. His backyard shed was a special haven, it was here that he tinkered with the lawnmower and of course it contained his special grinder. Ed's mower blades were among the sharpest in the county. In his earlier years, Ed was a true dancing machine, able to dance almost any style. His specialty was the polka which he is most remembered for that gift of rhythmic talent, always on the beat as he sailed effortlessly around the dance floor! As an avid Cub fan, Ed looked forward to the 7th inning stretch with his Cubbies ahead. Being locked on Fox was important, keeping up with our nations breaking news. Word searches were a favorite way to keep his mind sharp. Relaxing on his front porch swing were moments to behold at home, in the fresh air while greeting all who passed by with a wave, friendly smile and bidding each one a good day. Ed was a collector of eagles, elephants and owls. He was a patriot and patriotic, always flying his flag everyday, proud to be an American, a man who truly loved his God, his family, his community and his country. Ed is lovingly remembered by his wife, Marcia (Suddith) Wenrick, at home; son Michael Edward Wenrick, Rochester; two sisters, Jean Johnston and husband Neil, Rochester, and Mabel Cave and husband Bill, South Bend; brother Jim Wenrick, South Bend; half sister Barbara Jean Jones, Indianapolis brother-in-law Dr. Bob Suddith, Wilmington, N.C.; sister-in-law Roberta Suddith, Fort Wayne; and loving feline companion "Baby," an orange Minx He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Beth Ann Wenrick on Aug. 3, 1989, and brother John Wenrick. A celebration of the life of Edward S. Wenrick is at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. John's Lutheran Church, 404 Jefferson St., Rochester, with the Rev. Jim Wasmuth and Chaplain Steve Fleck officiating. Friends may visit with the family from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. today in the Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 W. 18th St., Rochester, and one hour prior to the service in the church. Interment is in the Rochester IOOF Cemetery with military rites conducted by the LeRoy Shelton American Legion Post No. 36 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 1343. Preferred memorials in lieu of flowers may be made to Worship for Shut-ins, St. John's Lutheran Church, or Fulton County Council on Aging. Electronic expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at goodfamily@rtcol.com.