HARDWICK – Edward Julius “Ed” Kish, 67, of Hardwick, passed away on April 9. After a four-year battle with leukemia, he passed in peace with loved ones by his side.
Ed will be remembered as a man of integrity, faith, and unmatched selflessness. He was known for his strong work ethic, deep devotion to his family and unwavering faith in God.
He is survived by his loving wife, Nancy; his children, Edward Kish III (Rachel); Samuel Kish (Kayla); Kristina McIntosh and partner Dakota; Daniel Kish (Lauren); Righley Jones and fiancée Deziree; and Colby Kish; his cherished grandchildren Halie, Emanuella, Brooklynn, Kensington, Kaleb, Lincoln, Rosalie, Juliet and Elora; and his brothers, Keith Kish and his wife and family, David Kish and his wife and family. He is also survived by Cotey Bartlett and his family who, over the years, became a son to him in love and hard work.
He was predeceased by his parents, Edward and Lorraine Kish.
Ed graduated from Andrew Warde High School in 1977 where he was a running back on the varsity football team. He graduated from Barrington College in 1981 where he studied business, computers and music. He spent most of his career in sales and management, but also worked on his brother Keith’s dairy farm, and as a CNC operator at Caspian Arms. Ed found his greatest joy in time spent with his family on the farm, worshipping the Lord through music and being a mentor to his “guys” at Kimball Midwest.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on April 25, at the Lamoille Valley Church of the Nazarene in Johnson.
Ed will be deeply missed and forever remembered by all who knew and loved him.
Ed was one of the kindest soft spoken man I ever knew.
I loved our long talks about Family, Jesus, etc…
RIP my dear friend!