Edward Barlow

Edward J. Barlow, age 92, of Melrose and Wausau, WI, passed away peacefully, Thursday, April 17, 2025. He was born November 15, 1932 in Marshalltown, IA, son of the late Lloyd and Hazel (Bryngelson) Barlow.

Ed was a graduate of Marshalltown High School and continued on to one year of junior college. After high school, Ed was drafted into the US Army and other than basic training, his service was in headquarters Co. Seventh Division South Korea. Ed returned to the US after attaining the rank of Sergeant First Class.

After his honorable discharge, Ed returned home to join his father and two brothers in the restaurant business. Ed married the love of his life, Aloha Ponterio, July 2, 1956 at The Little Brown Church in the Vale, Nasua, IA. Ed always liked agriculture and, alongside his wife, Aloha, they purchased and operated a farm in Melrose, WI. Ed, Aloha and their daughters, Debbie and Tina, lived and farmed in the Melrose area for the next 27 years. Ed retired after managing the Sturgeon Bluffs Apts., Wausau, WI, for 15 years. He served on numerous boards of directors during his lifetime: Jackson Co. Farm Bureau, Bank of Melrose, Melrose Mindoro School Board and Advisory Board at WI Central Tech School, LaCrosse, WI. Ed and Aloha shared 64 loving years of marriage before Aloha passed away in 2020.

Ed was very proud of his service to his country and was able to attend an honor flight with his daughter, Debbie in September of 2015.

Ed is survived by his daughters, Debbie (Tom) Young and Tina (Bob) Hawk; 2 grandsons, Nick (Samantha) Young and Mike Young and 2 brothers, Dick (the late Ann) Barlow and Jim (Betty) Barlow. He is further survived by many special nieces and nephews-he loved and enjoyed them all!

Per Ed's wishes, no services will be held.

Special thanks to Unity Hospice and the staff at The Courtyard at Bellevue for their wonderful care.