Ed Sirfus

John Edward “Ed” Sirfus of Norwalk, Iowa passed away on September 4, 2022, at Methodist Medical Center.

Ed was born in Des Moines, IA on January 17, 1951, to John and Noralee (Burlingame) Sirfus. He worked as a journeyman lineman at MidAmerican Energy for 28 years, before retiring in 2015. Ed was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers for 47 years, the Des Moines Fraternal Order of Eagles #109, and the Senior Softball Association (SSUSA). Ed was a lifelong baseball/softball player. He was an avid Iowa State and Texas fan. Ed loved spending time with his family, especially his grandkids. He never missed any of their games. He also loved all of his four-legged boys.

Ed is survived by his children, David Sirfus, Robbie Sirfus, and Christina Scaglione; his loving partner, Jan Thompson; sisters, Joyce May and Debbie (Mark) Rodgers; and his five grandchildren, Emma, Josh, Makenzie, Cash, and Rylan.

He is preceded in death by his wife of 32 years, Mary Jo Sirfus; sister, Sandra Davis; brother-in-law, Jack May; his parents; and his mother-in-law, Theresa Ferin.

Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Monday, September 12, 2022, with a funeral service following at 2:30 p.m., at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Des Moines. There will be a celebration of life beginning at 5:00 p.m. Monday at Eagles Lodge #109, 6567 Bloomfield Road, Des Moines, IA 50320.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to South Side Cares or Hope Animal Rescue of Iowa.

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