Edward W. Bartlett

Edward Bartlett, age 96, of Beaver Dam, died on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at Hillside Manor in Beaver Dam.

There will be a celebration of Edward’s life at Old Hickory Golf Club in Beaver Dam on Sunday, May 17, 2026 from 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m. Inurnment will be at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Hartford on Monday, May 18, 2026 at 12:00 noon.

Edward Wayne was born on October 28, 1929 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Edward and Ruth Bartlett. After graduating high school, he served during the Korean War in the United States Army. After his return, he worked at Broan in Hartford as a Group Leader, where he worked for 24 years. He later worked as a blacksmith and after retirement, drove bus.

Edward is survived by his children, Sherry Mantz of Illinois, Bernice Cannon of Beaver Dam, Dennis (Ellen) Reinwald of New London, Danny (Lois) Reinwald of Iron Ridge, Yvonne Stark of Mayville, Janice Jauret of Miami OK, and Tina (Rich) Brodzeller of Red Granite; daughter-in-law, Pat Olfson of Fond du Lac; many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; wives, Dorothy and Delores; a son, David Olofson; and a son-in-law, Kevin Cannon.