Edward John Savitski

Edward John Savitski passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 in Saline, Michigan, at the age of 96.

Ed was born on March 21, 1929 in Wakefield, Michigan, and grew up in nearby Bessemer, Michigan. He was the sixth child of John and Louise (Torzewski) Savitski.

In 1948 he was drafted into the Army and was assigned to the 17th Signal Battalion where he served in a mobile communications unit in southern Germany and France. He was promoted to staff sergeant before being discharged in 1952.

He then settled in Ann Arbor where he married Wilma Kay Cook in February of 1958. Four children followed over the next nine years.

His work career transitioned into elevator repair, mainly for Westinghouse, which allowed him to help put his kids through the University of Michigan.

Ed enjoyed an eclectic mix of interests: hunting, fishing, travel, gambling, desserts of any kind, and music from Lawrence Welk polkas to Wagnerian opera.

Living 96 years didn’t come without a fight. He beat cancer in his 60s, a heart attack in his 50s. In March, he survived a 10-minute full cardiac arrest just 4 days before his 96th birthday to the disbelief of medical science.

Ed is preceded in death by his wife of almost 60 years, Wilma (Cook), and his sisters, Josephine, Johanna (Skwor), Theresa (Corona), Lucille (Kuziola), and Dorothy (Erickson).

He is survived by his daughter Anne (Roger) Reinhold, and sons John Savitski, Michael (Annmarie) Savitski, and Richard (Lynda) Savitski, as well as his cherished granddaughters, Sarah (Joey) Kalich and Amanda (Brian) Ritzer, and great grandson, Oliver.

The family would like to especially thank the staff at StoryPoint; the caregivers from Gentiva Hospice; his personal trainer, Frances; and the members of American Legion Post 46 for all they did for Ed during his years living in Saline.

A celebration of Ed’s life will take place on Saturday, October 25, 2025 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm (remarks at 1:30 pm) at StoryPoint of Saline (6230 South State Road, Saline, Michigan). In memory of Ed, take a walk in the woods, enjoy a big slice of cake, or take the time to listen to the stories of a Veteran. To sign Ed’s guestbook, to leave a memory, or for more information or directions please visit www.rbfhsaline.com.