Edward T. Hamlet, age 83, of Hayward, WI passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2023, at his home in Hayward.

Edward Thane Hamlet was born January 13, 1940, in Prior Lake, MN the son of Thane and Alma (Luedke) Hamlet.

He was raised and attended school in Prior Lake and Minneapolis, MN before his family moved to Shell Lake, WI where he would graduate from high school. He attended the University of Minnesota and then joined the U.S. Air Force. On March 11, 1958, Ed was joined in marriage to Helen L. Sheehan in St. Paul, MN. Together they moved to Topeka, KS where Ed was stationed for the Air Force. After Ed’s honorable discharge, he and Helen moved to St. Paul, MN where he began work with National Checking as an accountant. Ed would eventually become Vice President of Accounting for the business. Ed and Helen moved to Hayward, WI where they began Hamlet’s Clothing Store on Main Street of Hayward. He then created the National Embroidery Bobbins company and Northland Mini Storages which he operated for several years. Ed enjoyed picking at the banjo, going fishing with family and piloting his Comanche airplane.

Ed is survived by his wife of 65 years, Helen; two children, Kimberly (Douglas) Lemon of White Bear Lake, MN, Kevin Hamlet of Brookings, SD; six grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; two sisters, Linda (Bruce) Gilbertson of Clayton, WI, Janice Petz of Rice Lake, WI; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Jim; and sisters, Vicki, Nancy and Ellen.

A memorial service will be held for Edward at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at the family residence on Highway 27 in Hayward, WI. After the service there will be a time of gathering until 4:00 p.m.

Last Update: Apr 12, 2023 3:14 pm CDT