Edward Kaplan, age 72, passed away at his home on May 25, 2025. Edward was born on August 6, 1952, to David and Beatrice Kaplan in Cheboygan, MI. He graduated from Ashtabula Harbor High School in 1971 and later obtained a degree from Northern Michigan University in pipe and combination welding. Edward joined the U.S. Coast Guard in 1972 and was deployed to Thule, Greenland, serving on the USCGC Southwind and touring the Arctic Circle. He was honorably discharged in 1976.

During his service, he met his wife, Pamela, and they were married in 1975 in Sault Ste. Marie, MI. Ed was then employed by Upper Peninsula Power Company as a Maintenance Generational Specialist. He worked at the Presque Isle Power Plant in Marquette, MI, later at the Escanaba City Power Plant, and also at the Victoria Dam in Rockland. He retired in 2012.

Ed and his wife resided in Greenland, MI, where they raised their two sons. He was a member of the IBEW, the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, and the American Legion Post in Rockland, MI. Ed loved living in the Upper Peninsula and enjoyed outdoor activities like hunting and fishing. In his later years, he enjoyed ATV riding with friends.

He is survived by his wife, Pamela (Hallesy); his two children, Gregory and Michael; his brothers, Gary Kaplan (Debra Blair) and David Kaplan (Kathy); his sister, Beth Ann Vierra (Victor); his sister-in-law, Jolyn Kaplan; and his brother- and sister-in-law, Barbara and Michael Wirt. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, David Kaplan; his mother, Beatrice Kaplan; and his two brothers, Greg Kaplan and Terry Kaplan.

Eds family would like to extend their gratitude to the Northwest Cancer Center in Ashland WI, and KBIC Health System in Baraga MI for their wonderful care.

There are currently no formal services scheduled, per Ed's request.

Cane Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.