Frank "Ed" McGovern III
February 24, 1956 ~ May 9, 2016
Frank "Ed" McGovern III, age 60 of Oconomowoc, WI., passed away on Monday, May 9, 2016 at Angel's Grace Hospice in Oconomowoc. Born February 24, 1956 in Geneva, Ohio, he was the son of the late Frank E. McGovern Jr. and Irene (Feko) McGovern. He married Megan Paddleford on September 13, 1991 in Maui, HI. Ed proudly served in the US Navy, and was stationed on the Kitty Hawk and Coral Sea aircraft carriers. A graduate of Cardinal Stritch University in Milwaukee, Ed worked as a Project Manager for GE Medical. He enjoyed working, cooking, gardening, bird watching, boating, snowmobiling, and fixing things. He is survived by his wife: Megan; children: Mikaela Marie McGovern and Sean Austin McGovern; mother: Irene McGovern; sisters Sandra Ann (Joe) Carroll and Jeannine McGovern; brothers: Thomas Alan (Betty) McGovern, and Gerald Michael (Candace) McGovern as well as many aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews and cousins. The family would like to extend their appreciation to Aurora Hospital in Summit and Angel's Grace Hospice for their compassionate care. Memorial Service will be held at 11:00am on Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at the Behm Family Funeral Home, 26 River Steet in Madison, OH. Family and friends will be received for one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. A Celebration of Life will be held in June at their home for Wisconsin friends. Burial will be at Maple Grove Cemetery in Thompson, Ohio. In Lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Angel's Grace Hospice, W359N7430 Brown Street, Oconomowoc, WI 53066 or Heifer International Friends may leave condolences online at www.behmfuneral.com
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Ed McGovern was an example for me since I started at the OLC in 2001. From there, I followed his steps as Initiative leader all the way to PSDB leader. We built a good trustful relationship. Ed was colleague, coach, subject matter expert, an example to be followed, and a friend. He gave me a rotisserie for my grill as soon as he knew I’ve bought a Weber, which is working just fine and will do several more BBQs. He gave me advices on jobs, career move, and we worked together on several initiatives. The lessons I took from him are precious for me. I have had a chance of going out for a lunch with Ed at the La Estacion in Waukesha on February 22. It was just me and him. We shared pictures of family and plans for the future. He was struggling, however, I was impressed with his energy and determination. I miss him already.
My condolences. Peace be with your family & friends.
So sorry for your loss! Praying for peace and strength!
Miss you Ed! Always looked forward to stopping by your desk to see your smile and hear your laugh. Even during tough times, you could laugh about the madness…then go figure out how to fix it. You were always thinking of others…family, friends, and our FE's. We owe you a debt of gratitude for the knowledge you created, shared, and facilitated which continues to help improve patient care world wide. Miss you for sure. Treasure the memories and legacy that live forever.
Megan, Mikaela, Sean and all of Ed’s family, I am so very sorry for your loss. I had the privilege of working with Ed for many years at GE. I always admired Ed’s tremendous knowledge and skill, he cared deeply about his work, the people he worked with, the Customers and Field Engineers he supported. But more than that, Ed had a great personality, a quick laugh and a huge smile, he was always willing to help me or anyone who needed it. He will be missed at GE, and especially by me personally. I hope in this time of sadness, you can take comfort in great memories. And I hope that can sustain you until you meet up again.
McGovern family…..so sorry for your loss.
So sorry for your lose, my thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Life moves on … RIP Ed. Will miss you. I Have been knowing Ed since 2002 when I started at the OLC. Had few but great interactions with him on and off. Stay blessed Ed….
We were all blessed to have known Ed. A very quiet, thoughtful man who will be missed. Our prayers for your family at this time.
My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
My sincere condolences to all those that loved Ed.
Love you cousin. Rest in Peace.
Jeannine and Gerry, I am so sorry for your loss!
Irene, I am sorry to read of your sons death. May God hold him in his loving arms,and you, also.
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family during this trying time. RIP Ed, you will surely be missed.
Dear friends and family, I want to share what a kind, dedicated, and intelligent person Ed was. We worked together at GE on many projects. Ed always took pride in what he did. He approached everything with a can do attitude! Even when things went wrong, Ed would smile and try something different. Never did he raise his voice, act rude, or disrespect anyone. I believe he left a memorable mark of kindness on everyone he met I know this is the case for me.
I wish you peace and love during this time. May you always enjoy the best of his memories.
Sincerely, MaryAnn Camacho Executive Director Quest Diagnostics
Tom and Betty, Our deepest condolences in the loss of your brother. Our prayers are with you and your family.
You were always nor mature than us crazy kids. A big brother to me and most of us. Ed we will miss your wit and charm. Condolences to the family. He will be missed but I know I will see him again.
My deepest condolences in Eds passing. I knew him from Ledgemont Jr. high in Thompson. He was a great guy and I fondly recall him in school as a smart funny classmate. RIP my friend.
My condolences to Ed's family. Ed was so great to work with. Always willing to share his vast knowledge of GE/ CT. Ed always showed kindness, patience and respect for others. I will remember him with fondness.
Please accept my condolences. I am praying for peace and strength for you all.
Mikaela, thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Please accept my condolences and deepest sympathy.
Hi,
I just wanted to offer my best wishes, condolences, and positive vibes to the family. (I am a friend, old coworker, and old peer of Mikaela's). Stay strong everyone.
I'm so sorry goto your loss. From my interaction with Ed he was a fantastic coworker and true gentlemen. So sorry
Mikaela, I am so very sorry for your loss. The Writing Fellows and I are holding you and your family in our prayers at this most difficult time. We love you.
Megan, My sympathy to you and your family for your loss. You will be in my prayers. May you be comforted by his memories that have left an imprint on your heart.
It was a true pleasure to have known Ed during his Meistergram days. He was a smart, talented and very fun guy who was very skilled in fixing both mechanical and electronic equipment. I remember when he started at Technicare – no surprise that he would make that a life long, successful career.
I hope that his friends and family are comforted in all of the great memories you must have of him.
Ed was a wonderful and kind man. I have only good memories of his kindness. My sincerest condolences to his family. Everyone loved Ed McGovern.
Megan, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Our prayers are with you and your family.
I'm so sorry for you loss, I just saw this and I'm sorry Tom Henderson