It is with great sadness that the family of Edward Francis Dee III announce Ed passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2020, at the age of 60 years old. Ed was born to Edward Francis Dee Jr and Joan Elizabeth (Schmidt) Dee on June 24th, 1960 in Chicago, IL.

Ed was preceded in death by his Father Edward F. Dee Jr. Ed is survived by his sister, Jeni (Phil) Sumner of Carrier, OK, brothers John (Nora) Dee of Jacobsville, MI and Jim Dee of Allouez, MI, nephew Jessie (Holly) Paulsboe of Olympia, WI, nieces Holly Paulsboe of Riverview, FL and Grace Dee of Jacobsville, MI, aunts Betty (Tom) of Barrington, IL and Susan (Dave) of Cary,
IL, many special friends, including Bobby Kroeninger and Rick Guerra.

Ed’s strong love of flying led him to become a commercial airline pilot and he rose to the highest ranks of captain for Delta, flying the most advanced forms of aircraft Delta had in its fleet on overseas routes. Ed was also a lover of outdoor recreation, including bike riding/touring, sailing, playing/walking his two dogs Bear and Dingo, and attending the myriad of festivals in Milwaukee. Ed also held a third-degree black belt in martial arts.

Memorial Services for Ed will be on Friday, July 31, 2020, at the Elmbrook Church, 777 South Barker Road, Brookfield, WI. Gathering from 11:00 AM-12:00 PM. Memorial Service  12:00 PM-1:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, donations appreciated to the Milwaukee Humane Society, 4500 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53208.