Edward J. Streuli

Edward J. Streuli, age 83 of Wayne, and a proud veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, died peacefully at home on Saturday, March 13, 2021. He has lived in Wayne since 1966.

Ed was a skilled cabinet maker who retired about ten years ago from the architectural woodworking shop at Reyes Enterprises in Lodi, NJ. He had previously worked for Suburban Kitchens, and other area cabinet shops. Many homes throughout the area are filled with fine examples of his unique talent and craftsmanship.

After graduating from Don Bosco High School with the class of 1957, Ed joined the U.S. Marine Corps and served from 1957 to 1963. He remained a long-standing member of the Marine Corps League Lakeland Detachment 744 in Pompton Lakes and wore his red Marine Corps jacket everywhere! He would always extend his hand and exclaim “Semper Fi” to any Marine he happened upon. Just a few years ago, he joined a League trip to Parris Island, with several other Marines, and spent a few days there, reminiscing and visiting with new recruits. He had a great time and really loved the time they spent there.

Ed was a true family man and a dedicated father. His sons recall how their father seemingly made it to every one of their games, even while working two jobs. He even managed to be assistant coach for his son, Dave, for a few years. They don’t know how he found the time to do it, but he was always there. He also made sure that his wife and kids enjoyed their annual summer vacation to the Jersey Shore, even if he couldn’t make it himself. Ed shared with them his love for the outdoors, visiting their home in Sterling, PA where they had lots of fun riding ATV’s and hunting. He always put their wellbeing ahead of his own, and they know just how lucky they are to have had him as their dad.

Ed met his wife, Lorraine (nee Taschler) at a basketball game held at Don Bosco Trade School in Paterson and courted for seven years. They married on July 17, 1963 and enjoyed a perfect and devoted marriage together for forty-six years. Ed was truly heartbroken when she passed away in 2009, but somehow he found the strength to continue on. He managed to keep himself active and busy, missing her every day during the twelve years since.

Ed is survived by his two sons; David Streuli of Wayne, and Daniel Streuli (Trena Getchell) of California, two grandchildren; Kimberly and Ryan Streuli of Great Britain, two brothers; James Streuli of Pennsylvania, and Joseph Streuli of Virginia, a sister; Dorothy Rieder of Arizona, and his nieces and nephews. Ed was predeceased by his wife, Lorraine, in 2009.