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Edward “Eddie” Viskocil

Birth	:	16 Oct 1920 Osage, Mitchell County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	17 Nov 2008 Osage, Mitchell County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Sacred Heart Cemetery, Osage, Mitchell County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.2742004, -92.7917023
Description	:	Edward Viskocil, 88, of Osage died Monday (Nov. 17, 2008) at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center-Hospice Unit in Osage. Edward was born Oct. 16, 1920, in Osage, the son of John and Victoria (Zufan) Viskocil. He was baptized into the Catholic Church and received his education in the Osage schools, graduating in 1938. Eddie was the first person to wrestle for Osage High School when he stepped on the mat at 85 lbs. in 1934. He went on to college at the University of Wisconsin. In 1940 he won the National AAU Tournament in Ames at 145 lbs., wrestling unattached. Eddie... Read More	Edward Viskocil, 88, of Osage died Monday (Nov. 17, 2008) at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center-Hospice Unit in Osage. Edward was born Oct. 16, 1920, in Osage, the son of John and Victoria (Zufan) Viskocil. He was baptized into the Catholic Church and received his education in the Osage schools, graduating in 1938. Eddie was the first person to wrestle for Osage High School when he stepped on the mat at 85 lbs. in 1934. He went on to college at the University of Wisconsin. In 1940 he won the National AAU Tournament in Ames at 145 lbs., wrestling unattached. Eddie entered the Naval Cadets in May 1942, and in April 1943 he received his Naval Wings. He then transferred to the U.S. Marine Air Corps. Eddie flew the TBF "Avenger" Torpedo Bomber with two crewmen aboard and also was a qualified carrier pilot in World War II. He served at Bougainville, Solomon Islands, Tinian, Mariana Islands, and Iwo Jima, Volcanic Islands. Captain Edward Viskocil was released from active duty in December of 1945, with an Honorable Discharge. He served in the Marine Air Corps Reserve until 1956. For his military service in World War II he was awarded four Distinguished Flying Crosses and 15 air medals. Eddie was an Osage police officer for 31.5 years, the last 24 as police chief. He retired in 1985. He was a member of Sacred Heart Church, the Iowa Chiefs Association, Osage Rotary Club, Knights of Columbus, Marine Corps Association, Osage V.F.W. and the Osage American Legion. His hobbies were raising roses and Musky fishing. Eddie married Mildred Spaanum in 1952, and three children were born to this union: James, Ann Maria, and Jane. Mildred died in 1966. In August 1985, Eddie married Vivian McInroy. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage, with the Rev John Moser officiating. Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Osage with military honors at the grave. Visitation is from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage with a rosary at 4:30 p.m. and a Scripture wake service at 6:30 p.m. Eddie is survived by his wife, Vivian Viskocil of Osage; son, James (Cynthia) Viskocil of River Falls, Wis.; daughter, Jane (Jeff) Biddle of Nevada, Iowa; son-in-law, Andy Rolke of Greensboro, N.C.; five grandchildren: Kimberly Viskocil, John Viskocil, Jeffery Biddle, Justin Biddle and Laura Rolke; five step-children: Sheri McInroy, Madonna (Jim) Swartzbaugh, Rhonda (Bill) Hugunin, Steven (Jeanne) McInroy, Julie (Jim) Byrd; 15 step-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren; two nephews: Vaughn (Carol) Rossum of Osage, and Craig (Sharon) Fosdick of Ione, Calif. He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Mildred; his daughter, Ann Maria Rolke; a sister, Mary Olson; and a brother, Jerry Viskocil. A fitting tribute to one of Osage's finest ... by David Namanny, Press-News Editor A moving funeral and burial ceremony took place last Saturday for one of Osage's finest men. He was a decorated Veteran of World War II, served as Osage Police Chief for nearly three decades and was one of the first champion wrestlers to hail from Osage. Edward Viskocil, age 88, who died Monday, November 17, 2008, was put to rest at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Osage with full military honors at the grave site provided by the United States Marine Corps. The ceremony also included Marine Air Corp. flyover, and a Scottish bag Pipe ceremony with the playing of Amazing Grace. Viskocil was born October 16, 1920, in Osage, the son of John and Victoria (Zufan) Viskocil. He graduated from Osage High School in 1938 and was the first person to wrestle for Osage High School when he stepped on the mat at 85 pounds in 1934. Viskocil went on to attend the University of Wisconsin, and in 1940, he won the National AAU Wrestling Tournament in Ames at 145 pounds. He entered the Naval Academy in May 1942, and in April 1943 Viskocil received his Naval Wings. He then transferred to the U.S. Marine Air Corps. Eddie flew the TBF "Avenger" Torpedo Bomber with two crewmen aboard and also was a qualified Carrier Pilot in World War II. He served at Bougainville, Solomon Islands, Tinian, Mariana Islands, and Iwo Jima, Volcanic Islands. Viskocil, who reached the rank of Captain, was released from active duty in December of 1945, with an honorable discharge. He served in the Marine Air Corps Reserve until 1956. For his military service in World War II, he was awarded four Distinguished Flying Crosses and 15 air medals. Viskocil was an Osage police officer for over 31 years, with the last 24 serving as Police Chief. He retired in 1985. According to longtime friend Sheriff Curt Younker, Viskocil almost single-handedly brought about the modernization of the Osage Police Department. "Eddie had the vision, determination and leadership ability to make his officers want to obtain the training and specialized skills neccessary to combat crime in today's fast-moving society," said Younker. "Time and again, I also witnessed him demonstrate a disregard for his own personal safety that served as an inspiration to all the other officers. His courage in the face of danger was just amazing." Younker said that Viskocil had "great moral fiber" and a commitment to always doing what was right under all circumstances. "This, along with his unwavering honesty, is what made him such a great Police Chief for Osage." Viskocil was a member of Sacred Heart Church, the Iowa Chiefs Association, Osage Rotary Club, Knights of Columbus, Marine Corps Association, Osage V.F.W., and the Osage American Legion.

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Edward “Eddie” Viskocil death on 17 Nov 2008 in Osage, Mitchell County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 43.2742004
Longitude: -92.7917023

Family Members:

Parent

John Thomas Viskocil

(1889 - 1969)

Victoria Anne Zufan Viskocil

(1892 - 1980)

Spouse

Mildred Spaanum Viskocil

(1923 - 1966)

Vivian Theresa Ahern Viskocil

(1931 - 2020)

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1. Sacred Heart Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2742004, -92.7917023

2. South Osage Mennonite Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2544556, -92.7915573

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Coordinate: 43.2216682, -92.9250031

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Coordinate: 43.3430328, -92.9220200

17. Liberty Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3856010, -92.7230988

18. Saint Ansgar Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3777809, -92.9094391

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Coordinate: 43.3295560, -92.9849770

23. Saint Johns Lutheran Old Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3313904, -92.9897232

24. Stacyville Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.4294014, -92.7908020