Edward Aalpoel, 82, and formerly of Brandon, was welcomed into the arms of his Heavenly Father on Saturday, June 28, 2008, from the Markesan Resident Home. Edward was born on Dec. 7, 1925, in the Town of Alto to John and Dena (Flier) Aalpoel. He was married on May 20, 1948, to Marjorie Daane at Alto Christian Reformed Church, and they celebrated 60 years of marriage this year with family and friends. Edward was a farmer in the Waupun area until 1955. He was then employed with Purity Cheese as an operator for 29 years. Edward was a quiet, devoted husband, father and grandfather who used his woodworking skills to create gifts for his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed and was skilled at fixing things. As a member of First Reformed Church of Waupun for many years, he was honored to serve his Lord as an elder of the church. Edward is survived by his wife, Marjorie; four children, Nanci (Rich) Davies, Lynda Harmsen, both of Brandon, Brian (Linda) Aalpoel, Neenah, and Renae (K.C.) Schuler, New London; 12 grandchildren Troy Davies, Jamison (Tawnya) Davies, Jessica (Ben) Geisthardt, Heather (Mike) Wegner, Andrea (Joe) Megna, Melissa (Jared) Hoinacki, Amanda, Sara and Alison Aalpoel, and Aaron, Matthew and Rachel Schuler. He is further survived by 12 great-grandchildren, Nicholas, Alexandra, Alissabeth, Adrianna, Chase, Jacob, Taylor, Macie, Bella, Zachary Dawson and Jack; his brother, John (Helen) Aalpoel, Waupun; nieces; nephews; other relatives; and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; a grandson, Nathan Schuler; a-son-in-law, Larry Hartgerink; and two sisters, Henrietta Schouten and Johanna Aalpoel. Services: Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday July 2, 2008, at the First Reformed Church, 422 W. Franklin St., Waupun, with the Rev. Rick Boon officiating. Burial will follow at the Brandon Cemetery. Visitation: Friends may call on Tuesday, July 1, 2008 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the Kohls Community Funeral Home, 405 W. Main St., Waupun, and at the church on Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. until the hour of service. Kohls Community Funeral Home, Waupun, is assisting the family with arrangements.