It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Edward C. "Mickey" Vincent, Jr. on Sunday August 13, 2023. He left this world on his own terms while on hospice at Shawano Health Services Nursing Home. Ed was born on May 8, 1944, in Chicago, IL, the son of the late Edward and Harriet (Stefanski) Vincent. He is the eldest of three brothers and two sisters. Ed attended schools in Chicago and Shawano. Following his high school graduation in 1964, Ed enlistment in the United States Army, and was stationed in Pleiku, Vietnam, where he was awarded two Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star. He was united in marriage to Geri Dzik in 1969. Ed eventually moved to Wheeling, IL and worked for the Glenview Post Office. His love of leatherwork began as a hobby, which lead to making vests, key chains, billfolds, purses and other items for family and friends, along with numerous saddle bags, for Harley Motorcycle owners.

Edward is survived by his two children, Karen (Troy) Owens of Huntley, IL and Eddie (Kris) Vincent of Huntington Beach, CA; three grandchildren, Tyler, Nicholas and Emily; three siblings, Kathy (Nicholas) Rettler of Appleton, Greg (Cindy) Vincent of Shawano, Paul (Kathy) Vincent of Sapulpa, OK; as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Ed is preceded in death by his parents; his brother, William Vincent; and his sister, Michelle Suring.

A funeral service for Ed will be held at 6:00 pm on Wednesday August 16, 2023, at Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano with Reverend Dennis Pierce officiating and Military rites by Shawano VFW. Visitation will begin Wednesday at the funeral home at 4:00 pm until the time of service. Entombment will be in St. Adalbert Mausoleum in Niles, IL.

Ed's family would like to extend a special thank you to the nurses and staff at Shawano Health Services and the Compassus Hospice Team for the care and compassion shown towards Ed. Also, thank you to the family and friends who visited and put a smile on his face. A very special thank you to Tracy Bricco, his caregiver; with her support, allowed Ed to continue to live in his home, along with Ed's nephew, Buck Vincent. Much gratitude to Ed's brother, William, for the 25+ years he took care of Ed, as he dealt with PTSD related to his time in Vietnam. Lastly, but not least, thank you to the staff at the VA in Appleton and Green Bay. A memorial fund is being established.

~ The heart is never ready, the time is never right to say good-bye .