Edwin "Papa Wildcat" Oliver
March 21, 2018
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Edwin “Papa Wildcat” Oliver, 64, passed away March 21, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family after a lengthy battle with cancer.
Ed was born on April 23, 1953 in Albany, Kentucky to Jack and Elizabeth Oliver. He married Sherri Fennell on February 14, 1983. Ed grew up in Kentucky and moved to Des Moines in 1992, to support his family. He was a dedicated and loyal employee of Pitney Bowes where he held various positions for 44 years, until his retirement in 2018. Ed was an avid University of Kentucky Wildcat basketball fan. He loved playing cards, country music, fishing and boating. Ed loved watermelon and “burries”. Ed also enjoyed tinkering and fixing things with his Dewalt tools.
Ed is survived by his loving wife, Sherri; sons, Branden Oliver and Joshua (Lori) Griffith; granddaughters, Shaylen and Laney; brother, Stephen (Shirley) Oliver; niece, Michelle Oliver; nephew, Matt Oliver; niece, Stacey (Shawn) Enloe; great-nephew, Jacob; and a host of cousins and extended family in Kentucky.
He was preceded in death by his parents Jack and Elizabeth Oliver; in-laws, Vernon and Shirley Fennell; and sister-in-law, Shelley.
Papa Wildcat and the family want to invite you to a Celebration of Life on Sunday, March 25th. We will “celebrate” from 6:00-8:00 at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines, IA. A short service will be provided from 7:00-7:30 and encourage everyone to join us. The celebration will include a place for family and friends to play several of Ed’s favorite games while visiting and talking about several of their favorite memories. There will be snack food available and a video of Kentucky’s latest win of the season being played.
Please wear your favorite sports memorabilia and be ready to be razzed for not being a Kentucky fan. The family will be in jeans and Kentucky Wildcat gear.
We look forward to seeing you there! Go Big Blue!
In lieu of flowers, the family will be making Papa Wildcat Paws for the Cause Care Packages to support other families going through similar challenges. All donations will be going to help support this cause.
Online condolences may be directed to the family on www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Kim Walker
04/25/2018
Sherri, My husband and I worked with Ed at Pitney Bowes in Nashville. We just today heard of his passing. Ed and I were known at Pitney for eating peanut butter in our chili, we told them it was a Kentucky thing. We thought the world of Ed! Kim and Eddie Walker
Esada Salihagic
03/28/2018
Ed was PB tech and we will miss him. He was nice, kind he has great attitude,The Best PB tech.Ed's family, I am so sorry for your lost. My heart and thoughts are with you!!
Greg Wells
03/27/2018
As I was growing up, Edwin was one of my heroes. He was always smiling and ready to have a good time. He will be sadly missed. His wonderful family will be in my prayers.
Becky Prymek
03/26/2018
Ed was our PB tech for many years and we always enjoyed when he came in with his expertise. We considered him a member of our team and I am saddened greatly by the news of his passing. He will be missed by many. My condolences to the Oliver family.
Judy Tallent
03/25/2018
Hugs and prayers to our Iowa family. We loved him so very much and although he is Ed to most everyone, he was Edwin to us. We will forever remember that amazing smile, ready laugh and the wonderful hugs. Until we meet again . . . .
Phil & Edith Snider
03/24/2018
It all began in 1975, Ed took me under his wing when I came up from Chattanooga for PB training in Nashville. Best friends forever from that point. Lots of good times with Ed, Sherri, Josh and Brandon. He will be missed greatly.
Rodger McLean
03/24/2018
Ed was a great guy and a good friend. We worked together in Nashville at Pitney Bowes. My thoughts are with his family at this time of sorrow.
Lana Green
03/24/2018
You gave my family one of the best most engaging teachers and me one of the most compassionate loving friends, for that I am eternally grateful to you. Sherri and kids we send our deepest love and hugs to all of you.
Lana,Grant and Hannah Green
Sue Seaton
03/23/2018
Ed's family, I am so sorry to hear he passed!!! I so enjoyed the time we spent together. My heart and thoughts are with you!! Sending hugs! Love to all
David & Angie Bellegante
03/23/2018
We are so sorry to hear of Ed's passing. Our hearts are with you all during this difficult time. Love, Hugs, Comfort, and Prayers.....
~David & Angie Bellegante
Penny Pliler
03/23/2018
I knew Ed through the work he did for Ptiney Bowes, he was one of the nicest man I have ever met. And he certainly knew his stuff when it came to Pitney. He will be greatly missed, so sorry for your loss
Mark Choate
03/23/2018
I was so shocked and saddened to hear of Ed's passing. I worked with him at Pitney Bowes for many years and he was always such a pleasure to work with. He was a great help to me and others and will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
Terry Bebout
03/23/2018
I met Ed when I first started to work at Pitney Bowes in 1976. He was one of my mentors when I was leaning how to work on the PBC copier. I always admired him as he was always there to help with a great attitude when asked. I am sorry for the loss. He was a great guy.
Bill Trainor
03/22/2018
It was such a privilege to have known and worked with Ed for the last few years of my Pitney Bowes career. He was loved and admired by the entire team. A true leader, he never backed away from any challenge. He will be deeply missed. Thank you so much to his family for sharing him for so many years. I hope you are somewhat comforted knowing he had such a big positive impact on so many lives. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers.
Jeff Hartwig
03/22/2018
I'm sorry for your loss. He will be missed.