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Edward Sawvell Obituary

Sawvell, Jr., Edward W.

Edward W. Sawvell, Jr., age 74, of Wilton, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025 at Wilton Retirement Community. Arrangements are pending at Bentley Funeral Home, Wilton.

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Published by The Muscatine Journal on Jun. 25, 2025.

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Glen Fisher

June 27, 2025

So sorry to hear about Ed.Great competitor and well known throughout the baseball community.

Cheryl White

June 27, 2025

So sorry for the families loss. He inspired many Wilton Beaver baseball players!

Dave and Marylu Watkins

June 27, 2025

Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole family. He will be missed but made such a positive impact with so many. Blessings

Don Moorhead

June 27, 2025

I knew Ed for many years as a fierce competitor on the baseball field. I played against him and with him as a teammate for many years. It didn't matter if it was "townball" played in the small towns of eastern Iowa or in a national Men's Senior tournament on the spring training diamonds of Phoenix, Ed was always a great teammate, encouraging everyone to keep playing hard to the last out. He will be missed.

Ken Rapp

June 27, 2025

I knew Ed for so many years through baseball. In my early days competing against him in baseball tournaments in the dubuque area and then later with him in the men’s senior league. Became good friends and shared many stories and fond memories over that time.
His presence on the baseball field was one to be admired and deservedly honored.
A good man!
My sympathies to the family.

Jeanette Sherwood

June 26, 2025

So sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy to entire family.

John Hinz

June 26, 2025

Ed worked for me at Caterpillar Davenport Facility. He was a great supervisor and a fantastic human being. My deepest sympathies to his family during this difficult time. May Ed Rest In Peace!

Mike and Susan Henessee

June 25, 2025

We were sorry to hear about Ed’s passing. He was a great mentor to are youth. We were lucky to have him as part of our community.

Teresa Lucas

June 24, 2025

Mark and I are so sorry to hear about Ed’s passing. We were neighbors for years. He always had a smile on his face and a kind word. Our sympathies go out to his family and friends and all of life’s he touched.

Connie Thede

June 24, 2025

So very sorry for the loss of Ed. He was a great addition to my staff at MPW.He will be missed.My thoughts and prayers for the family.Connie and Jim Thede

Sandy and K.C.

June 24, 2025

Ed was a member of our family for years and a great friend. He will be missed greatly. All our love and prayers go out to his family.

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Jun

28

Memorial Gathering

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Bentley Funeral Home

302 W. 5th Street, Wilton, IA 52778

Jun

29

Memorial service

11:30 a.m.

First Presbyterian Church

213 W. 5th Street, Wilton, IA 52778

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302 W 5th Street, Wilton, IA 52778

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