Edward Charles Gerstenberger

August 30, 1921 – March 11, 2016

Edward Charles Gerstenberger of Poulsbo passed away peacefully on March 11, 2016. He was 94 years.

He grew up in Keyport and went to North Kitsap schools. During his high school years as a Viking, he played football, basketball and baseball, lettering in all three sports. He briefly played football at the University of Washington until an injury ended his football career.

He married his high school sweetheart, Elaine Kvinsland, on Feb. 20, 1943. Ed served in the U.S. Army in Europe during WWII. He later worked as a typesetter for The

Seattle Times, the Post-Intelligencer and later, the Bremerton Sun.

He is survived by his wife of 73 years, Elaine; daughters Linda Case (Bill) and Joan Savage (Jim); sons Charles Gerstenberger (Cheri) and Gregg Gerstenberger (Karen); and his sister, Barbara Kiehle. He was blessed with nine grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. He enjoyed spending time with his family, traveling, studying maps, gardening, watching sporting events and working his crossword and Sudoku puzzles.

A celebration of life will take place at a later date.