Edward A. Mach, 83

Edward A. Mach, age 83, of New Prague, died peacefully on Sunday, August 2, 2020 at Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center and Assisted Living.  Ed was born on November 21, 1936 in Webster Township, Rice County, Minnesota to John F. and Beatrice (Benes) Mach.  He attended Most Holy Trinity Parochial School and New Prague High School, and graduated from Northfield High School.  He entered the Army National Guard and served with the Northfield Guard.  He worked for various construction companies throughout his life and also enjoyed hobby farming.  Ed was a member of the laborer’s union and was a self-educated mechanic, who enjoyed working on vehicles and tractors.  He was a private man, who mostly kept to himself and enjoyed television, especially Gunsmoke.  However, he had a sense of humor and during his years at Mala Strana, as he became more comfortable with the staff, he enjoyed the occasional prank played on his caregivers.

Ed is survived by his sister, Patricia (Leo) Wagner of Elko New Market; brothers, John (Dorothy) Mach of Webster and Ronald (Jan) Mach of Richfield; many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews.  He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Joseph and Stanley.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, August 8, 2020 at 10 AM at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Veseli with Father John Lapensky officiating.  Masks are required in church.  There will be a private family visitation at 9 AM at Bruzek Funeral Home Saturday morning; masks required at the funeral home.  Burial will follow Mass at Holy Trinity Cemetery in Veseli where military honors will be conducted by the New Prague Area Veterans Honor Guard.  Memorials are preferred to Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church. bruzekfuneralhome.com