At the age of 87 years old, Edward James Goretski of Kinde, passed away on May 30, 2023 at McLaren Thumb Regional Hospital after a brief illness, with his family by his side. Edward was born on April 18, 1936 in Verona Township to the late Floyd and Alice (Pinkoski) Goretski. Ed graduated from North Huron Schools and later enrolled in the United States Army where he served his country proudly. Upon his honorable discharge, he was united in marriage to Marie Byarski on September 7, 1957. The couple made Kinde their home, started a family and raised four beautiful daughters. Ed worked for several local excavating businesses as well as working with the Huron County Road Commission creating roads and ditches. He then opened and later retired from his own business, "Thumb Excavating", which he operated in Kinde with his wife. He was a past volunteer fireman for the Village of Kinde, and was also an active member of the VFW and the American Legion where he enjoyed spending time with friends and family. Ed and Marie loved spending time and creating lasting memories with people, especially their growing family, at their beautiful "Honeymoon" cottage in the woods, where Ed moved a cottage, dug a large pond and sculpted the woods with trails.  Ed's laughter, jokes and quick wit frequently made him the life of the party wherever he went. He will be dearly missed.

Edward is survived by daughters Monica Rice of Kinde, Cheryl (Chris) Peyerk of Kinde, Janet (Leroy) Hatch of Kinde,  Julie Schipinski (Mike Ornowski) of Filion; grandchildren Christina (John) Krebs of Kinde, Tony (Jessica) Hatch of Port Austin, Keri (Ryan) Tenbush of Rapson, Matthew (Michelle Sieve) Hatch of Bad Axe, Leah Schipinski of Port Huron, Mallory (Jarrod) Kiehl of Rapson ; great grandchildren Isabella and Brooke Tenbush, Jack and Ava Krebs, Chevelle Hatch, Evie Hatch and Kyrie Schipinski.

Edward was preceded in death by his wife Marie, his parents Floyd and Alice Goretski; siblings Ervin,Raymond and Bob Goretski , Theresa Bodis and Irene Yaroch; and sons-in-law Stephen Schipinski and Rod Rice.

Per Edward's wishes, cremation has taken place at Sunset Valley Crematory in Bay City.

A private family Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

Memorials may be offered to the Thumb Animal Shelter in Elkton.

Condolences may be shared with the family at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com

MacAlpine Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.