Edward J. Mikula

(Aug. 14, 1920 -- April 30, 2005)

Edward Joseph Mikula, 84, of Albee Farm Road, Venice, Fla., formerly of South Bend, passed away April 30th, 2005, in Venice Regional Medical Center.

Edward was born August 14, 1920, in Detroit, Mich., to the late Anton and Rose (Abraham) Mikula.
After serving proudly in the United States Army during World War II, Edward married Caroline Humphrey at a ceremony in Niles on January 4, 1964.

He worked for Studebaker's for many years before going to work for the State of Indiana as a toll road supervisor. Edward loved to play golf, played semi-pro baseball in the late 30s, and crossword puzzles. He was very involved with the American Legion, an avid Cubs fan but, above all, he loved spending time with his family.

Preceding Edward were his parents, his wife, Caroline, and a brother, Stanley Mikula.

Surviving Edward are his two sons, Jon (Dianne) Boller of South Bend and David (Gina) Boller of Orlando, Fla.; his daughter, Julie (Paul) Minnear of Venice, Fla.; two sisters, Lorainne (Frank) Hadary and Gertrude Shriner, both of South Bend; 10 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be Friday, May 6, 2005, from 6 to 8 p.m. in Brown Funeral Home and Cremation Services, with the funeral services Saturday at 10:00 a.m. (Mich. time), with Father Peltz of St. Mary's Catholic Church officiating. An interment will follow at Silverbrook Cemetery.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home and Cremation Services. (Formerly Pifer -- Smith Funeral Home).
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Location Note: Venice Regional Medical Center. 540 The Rialto, Venice, FL 34285