Edward Glen Gowlovech was born at home in Phillips, Nebraska on May 30th, 1942 to Edward L Gowlovech and Laura E (Wadkins) Gowlovech. He graduated from Grand Island Central Catholic High School in 1959. He served in the United States Air Force from 1961-64 with a tour in Alaska using his Russian language training during the height of the Cold War. He began working for NCR as an electrical engineer in 1965 and continued his employment with the company for over 35 years. On May 28th, 1966, Ed married Barbara Jane Bryant. They had four children, Edward J (JaNalle), Colleen Ann (Peter Guerra), Elizabeth Ann (Dirk Porath), and Judith Ann. He had 10 grandchildren: Ellie, Elissa, MaryKate, Taisya, Annie, Taitlyn, Taylor, Joey, Johnny, and Grace. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings: Richard, Elgin, and Jeanne. He volunteered at the VA Hospital and for Hall County CERT and helped with the Harvest of Harmony parade for many years using his HAM radio license (call sign KG0OO). He was a train and plane enthusiast and enjoyed various hobbies including reading, shooting, golf, photography, cooking and baking. He was a founding member of Resurrection Catholic Church and volunteered for over 40 years in various ministries. Ed died at the home he lived in for more than 48 years on Oct 19, 2019. Left to cherish his memory are his family and several close friends. Ed's family is very thankful to all of the health care professionals that were involved in his medical care. Memorials can be directed to the Resurrection Next Generation building fund and/or Grand Island Central Catholic. Rev. James R. Golka celebrated a private Mass of Christian Burial for Ed. His inurnment was in the Phillips Cemetery with military honors rendered by the United Veterans Honor Guard and Offutt Air Force Honor Team. Curran Funeral Chapel assisted the family. Your thoughts and prayers may be given at www.curranfuneralchapel.com under Ed's obituary.