Edwin Gilk, 95

Ed Gilk, 95, died from natural causes on Dec. 23, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents and twin brothers. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Barbara; a daughter Catherine; a son Tim and his wife Deb, of Columbia Falls; and the loves of his life, a granddaughter, Samantha (Justin), and a grandson, John.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023 at St. Richard Catholic Church in Columbia Falls. In lieu of cards, flowers, or memorials, Ed requested that you play a round of golf, go fishing, hike your favorite trail, or watch your garden and/or flowers grow, read a book or waste a perfectly good day doing absolutely nothing!

Columbia Mortuary in Columbia Falls is caring for the family.