Edward Bichaukas

Edward "Ed" Bichaukas Jr., age 81, passed away December 14th, 2022. Ed was born May 26th, 1941 to the late Edward L Bichaukas Sr., and Katherine R. Kershefski, in Wilkes Barre, PA. He moved to Indiana in 1980 when he retired from the US Army. He had a 21 year career in the Army followed by a second career at the U.S. Postal Service in Indianapolis.

Ed was preceded in death by his wife, Mary(Glasser) Bichaukas. He is survived by his brother, Joe Bichaukas(Sharon); his sister, Connie Landmesser(Bob); his sister, Lenora Masters (Max); his daughters, Rose Bichaukas (David) and Kathy McDonald(Dennis), his son, Edward L. Bichaukas III; his step-daughter, Karen Sharp; his step-sons, Philip Glasser (Julie), Michael Glasser, and George (Greg) Glasser; his granddaughter, Megan Decker(Aaron); his grandson, Daniel McDonald; great-grandson, Eli Decker.

After retirement from the Postal Service Ed became an active member of American Legion Post 252, in Greenwood, IN., where he served as Adjutant for the last 12 years. He was also a member of the VFW Post 5864 in Greenwood, IN., a supporter of the Disabled Veterans National foundation and the Boys and Girls Club of Indianapolis.

Ed was a natural leader and was loved and respected by all who knew him. He was a dedicated fisherman and a huge Notre Dame Football fan.

Visitation will be held at the Indiana Funeral Care on Main Street in Greenwood from 3-5pm on Monday Dec. 26th with services at 5pm. Ed will be interred at the Indiana Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Madison, IN., on Tuesday Dec. 27th at 11am. Anyone wishing to attend the burial service will need to meet at the Indiana Veterans Memorial Cemetery.