Edward Allan Skrepnek, resident of Grande Prairie, AB, formerly of Culp, AB, passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2020, at the QEII Hospital, at the age of 79 years.

Edward was born June 28, 1941, in Edmonton, AB. He was raised in Culp, AB. Edward started working on the rigs at the age of 20 years, and later started his own water truck company called “Ed’s Trucking.” Eventually, he sold the water trucks and started working in the oil patch. He married Verna Gallagher in 1969 and they had two children in Edmonton and moved to Grande Prairie where he continued to work in the oil patch.

His interests and love were in fishing, camping, chicken hunting, quadding and gardening. He enjoyed time with his five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Edward will be sadly missed by his children: Kathy (Dwight) Hartman and Carrie (David) Klassen; grandchildren: Taylor Hartman (Payton Esau), Brittney (Braxton) Johannsen, Faith Hartman, Madison Klassen, and Presley Klassen; as well as great-grandchildren Kaylem and Hilary Johannsen.

He was predeceased by his wife Verna Skrepnek; parents John and Alice Skrepnek; brother Johnny (Shirley) Skrepnek, their daughter Carol Hartman with her two sons Quinton and Dustin Hartman.

A private, family-only Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, December 3, 2020, at 1:00pm.

Memorial donations may be made to Bandaged Paws Animal Rescue Association (9920 91 Ave., Grande Prairie, AB, T8V 0G3) or to the Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute(c/o University Hospital Foundation -https://givetouhf.ca/).