Edward James Gibney, 86, of Norway, IA passed away Sun. Dec. 30, 2018 at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids, IA.

Services are 11 a.m. Thurs. Jan. 3, 2019 at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Norway with Father Craig Steimel officiating. Burial will take place at St. Patrick & Paul's Cemetery, Norway with military honors.

Visitation is 4-7 p.m. Wed. Jan. 2 at the church parish hall. Memorials may be directed to the family. Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.hrabakfuneralhome.com

Edward was born August 21, 1932 to Tom and Elfie (Schmidt) Gibney in Cedar Rapids, IA. He grew up on the family farm in rural Watkins, graduating from Norway High School. Following school, Ed was drafted into the U.S. Army, where he served in Austria. Upon returning from his service Ed worked the family farm, purchasing it from his parents following his marriage to Mary Jane Schulte on May 17, 1955 at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Norway. Along with farming, Ed worked at K-Mart West in Cedar Rapids as security for 27 years. After retiring from farming 26 years ago, the couple moved to their home in Norway.

Ed had a passion for music and traveling with his wife, enjoying many trips to Branson, MO. He liked playing cards, the Chicago Cubs, fishing and taking long walks around Norway. Most of all he loved spending time with his family. He was very proud of his children and grandchildren, attending their many sporting events and activities. Ed will be remembered for his wonderful sense of humor, kindness and generosity.

He was a member of the Catholic Order of Foresters, St. Michael's Church and the Norway American Legion.

Ed is survived by his wife of 63 years, Mary Jane of Norway; daughter-in-law, Darlene Gibney; children, Connie (Alan) Benson, Carla (Bradley) Davidson all of Cedar Rapids and Carrie Gibney of Norway; grandchildren, Aaron (Molly) Voss, Amy (John) Palmer, Kaylee (Bill Monberg) Gibney, Alex Gibney, Chelsea (Nathan) Raymond, Justin (Samantha) Zaugg; great-grandchildren, Chloe, Matilda, Aviana and Robby; siblings, Thomas (Ellen) Gibney of Toledo, OH and Rosemary Trimble of Atkins.

Ed is preceded in death by his parents; children, Ken Gibney and Christine Zaugg.

Brosh Funeral Service of Norway is assisting the family.