Edward Uptmor, a lifetime resident of Keuterville, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2015, at his home. He was 94 years of age.

Ed was born Sept. 1, 1920, to Joseph and Caroline (Luchtefeld) Uptmor. After the eighth grade, Ed farmed with his dad and worked in a sawmill until he was drafted into the U.S. Army and served with the 147th Infantry in Iwo Jima and Okinawa from 1944-1946. Upon his honorable discharge, he returned to Keuterville and continued farming. Ed and Teresa E. Enneking were married Oct. 17, 1946, and for 68 loving years. They raised 10 children along with hogs, beef and chickens. Ed also drove a school bus for 29 years.

Ed enjoyed work of all kinds, haying, recreational logging, working with cattle, plowing snow and building fences. Relaxing consisted of square dancing, visiting with friends and neighbors, eating ice cream on Sundays and watching "M*A*S*H" episodes.

Edward is survived and will be deeply missed by his wife, Teresa; and sons Gary (Marilyn) of Great Falls, Mont., Roger (Chris) of Keuterville, and Steve (Gina) of Lewiston; daughters Carole McDowell of Silverdale, Wash., Joyce Uptmor of Spokane, Nancy Lustig (Ed) of Cottonwood, June (Darrell) Aiken of Grangeville, Donna (Ken) Brown of Spokane, and Lori (Robin) Courtright of Grangeville; 29 grandchildren; and 28 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Dale Uptmor, in 1984; three brothers, Al, Leo and Victor; and two sisters, Mildred Sprute and Agnes Goeckner.

A rosary will be recited at 10 a.m. Saturday, followed by funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Cottonwood, with graveside service to follow at the Keuterville Cemetery. Uhlorn Funeral Home, Cottonwood, is in charge of arrangements.