Edwin Stuart Archibald

Edwin (Ed/Eddie) Archibald, age 80, of The Villages, FL and New Auburn, WI, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 29th, 2026, surrounded by family. 

Ed was born August 15th, 1946, in Mishawaka, IN, to Harry and Rose (Pobjecky) Archibald. He attended St. Joseph’s Grade School, and for his first two years of high school, attended the Seminary. He graduated from Penn High School in 1964. Ed went on to further his education at Butler University in Indianapolis, IN, on both academic and athletic scholarships, but later opted to relocate with his family to the Lake DuBay (Stevens Point) area, in 1966. Ed married his first love, Linda Miller on June 1st, 1968, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Stevens Point, WI. They were together for 44 wonderful years. During their marriage, Ed worked for Wolohan Lumber in Plover, WI. In 1972, Ed was hired by Menard’s Cashway Lumber and relocated briefly to Eau Claire, WI and Rochester, MN. They returned to the Stevens Point/Mosinee area in 1977. It was there that they owned and operated Archie’s Drive-In and Fast Eddie’s Bar. In addition, Ed was also briefly employed by Schutte’s Lumber, and later had his own drywall business, Badgerland Drywall.

Menard’s again hired Ed, and they returned to Eau Claire, where they resided until Linda’s passing on August 3rd, 2012.

After leaving Menards in 2004, Ed started up his company ESA Marketing and Consulting, and split his time between La Quinta, CA and Eau Claire, WI.

In November 2013, Ed was blessed to find love a second time, meeting Debra Durch. He and Debi were together for 10 blissful years before marrying on November 29th, 2023.

Ed enjoyed sports, and belonged to a few men’s and mixed couples bowling leagues in Eau Claire, where he bowled a 300 game. In his younger days he enjoyed playing cards and shooting pool, as well as softball during the days owning Fast Eddie’s Bar. But golf was his favorite sport, and something that garnished him many good friends and great memories in his life.

He was an avid Chicago Bears and Chicago Cubs fan throughout his life, but drifted to the “dark side” of being a Green Bay Packers and Milwaukee Brewers fan as years passed. Ed had a phenomenal voice, which shined through his public speaking, but even more through his ability to sing. Whether it was in the car, at home, out with family or friends, or in church, he’d sing. His favorite songs were that of Gene Pitney, which he listened to right up to his last days. Ed had the gift of a big heart, full of love, and was a very generous man, both of which he shared with everyone he met.

Survivors include his wife Debi; a daughter: Lynn Marie (Lonnie) Archibald-Smith of Eau Claire, WI; step-children: Mark (Casey) Yohnk of Bloomer WI; Sadie (Mike) Ludwig of Middleton, WI; four grandchildren: Aaron (Oriana) of Chippewa Falls, WI; Madalyn of Fargo, ND; Cameron and Paige, both of Fond Du Lac, WI; four step-grandchildren: Lilly, Bo, Tucker and Markis, four great-grandchildren: Isabella, Brayden, Faith and Rosalind; four sisters: Darlene Marie of Wausau, WI; Priscilla (Tom) Clendenning of Plover, WI; Rosemary (Bob) Perron of Twin Lakes, WI; Michelle (Scott) Bruesewitz of Stevens Point, WI.

Ed is further survived by other close family members of Linda and Debi’s, as well as a plethora of close friends, and colleagues that remained in his life.

Ed is preceded in death by his parents and his two great-grandsons Gavin Edwin and Leonardo David Archibald-Smith. 

Mass of Christian burial will be held on Friday, September 4th, 2026 at 11 a.m. at St. Olaf’s Catholic Church, 3220 Monroe St, Eau Claire. Friends may call on Thursday, September 3, from 4-8 p.m. at Stokes, Prock & Mundt Funeral Chapel, 535 S Hillcrest Pkwy, Altoona, and again on Friday, at church, from 10:00 a.m. until the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests making memorials to the Chippewa Falls School District, The Miracle League of Chippewa Valley, and The Building Homes for Heroes Program.

Stokes, Prock & Mundt Funeral Chapel, Altoona is assisting the family. Online condolences may be shared at www.stokesprockandmundt.com.