Edward Joseph Rybicki , age 82 of Manistee, Michigan died Monday January 1, 2018 unexpectedly at his home with his family.

He was born on May 3, 1935 in Manistee, Michigan son of the late Frank & Germaine (Kubiszewski) Rybicki. He was a graduate of St. Joseph High School with the class of 1954. He served in the U.S. Army from April 11, 1958 until March 30, 1960. After the service, Ed worked in various capacities for St. Joseph School, as a bus driver, at the church and at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. He later spent many years at the Fallen Drop Forge until the company closed its operations in Filer City, and then Ed worked at various jobs including Hardy Salt Company and Construction up until his retirement. Ed's hobbies included riding his motorcycles, hunting, fishing, repairing cars, and farming, working in his garden, and playing softball for the Manistee Moose Club team.

He is survived by his sons & daughters-in-law, Duane & Lois Rybicki of Cadillac, MI and James & Connie Rybicki of Stronach, MI, two daughters & sons-in-law, Rachael & Troy Bialik and Rebecca & Mark Krolczyk all of Manistee, MI, seven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, two brothers-in-law, Loren Bladzik and LeRoy Gramza and a sister-in-law Joyce Rybicki and his special friend of over 20 years Gerri White of Freesoil, MI. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive him.

He was preceded in death by his wife Clara (Kubanek) Rybicki, his wife Betty Jean (Burkett) Rybicki, three brothers, Floyd, Stanley and his twin brother Edwin Rybicki and by his two sisters, Charlene Gramza and Joan Bladzik.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 6, 2018 at 11:00 AM at the Herbert Funeral Home in Manistee with Reverend Pablo Martinez officiating. Burial will follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery in Manistee where members of the Manistee County United Veterans Council Ritual Team will conduct Military honors.

The family will receive friends at the Herbert Funeral Home in Manistee on Saturday morning from 10:00 AM until time of service at 11:00 AM.

The Herbert Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of funeral arrangements.