Edward Matthew Katzfey, 83, Springfield, passed away September 20, 2013 in his home. He was born September 21, 1929 in Pierce City, Missouri, the son of Edward Peter and Albena Geraldine Katzfey. While serving our United States Air Force in Tucson, Arizona, he met and married his wife Pauline and enjoyed 60 years of a blessed marriage. To this union three sons were born. They made their home in Springfield, Missouri. Upon their return to Springfield, Ed completed a BS degree from Missouri State University and was employed by Campbell 66 Express Trucking Company in 1956 and spent his professional career there for 32 years in the Accounting department. Ed was a member of Immaculate Conception Church for over 50 years. He was also a member of the American Legion. He enjoyed coaching basketball for all three of his sons while they were in elementary school. He supported Missouri State sports programs and was an avid Notre Dame football fan. Ed was extremely proud of living in the city of Springfield, MO and watched its growth and changes over the years. Ed and Pauline also enjoyed ballroom style dancing and were proud members of the Starlight Debonair Dance Club for over 25 years Ed excelled in the creation and art of many beautiful stained glasses pieces and objects which he continued to make during his illness to keep his spirits up till the very end. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Frank Edward Katzfey. He is survived by wife, Pauline; two sons, Michael Katzfey, and Daniel Katzfey and wife, Cindy; a brother, Donald Eugene Katzfey and wife Carol; and five grandchildren, Elizabeth Ann, Paul Andrew, Keaton Alexander, Cameron Anthony and Caroline Paulina Katzfey; and nephews, Robert and Rodney Katzfey. Funeral mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, September 27, 2013 in Immaculate Conception Church with Father Lewis Hejna celebrant, under the direction of Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel. Burial with full military honors will follow in Hazelwood Cemetery. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday in the church with visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Immaculate Conception Church, 3555 South Fremont, Springfield, MO 65804 or the charity of the donor's choice. The family would like to thank the very special people that came forward from Integrity Care Hospice, to the Cancer Clinic at Mercy Hospital for all their care and to Ed's doctors for all their special care.