Edward Polglaze
June 26, 1941 ~ October 10, 2025
Edward Louis Polglaze, born to Harriet and Edward Polglaze on June 26, 1941, died on October 10, 2025, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with his daughter by his side.
Edward Polglaze married his high school sweetheart on September 24, 1960, they were married until her death on April 30, 2023.
Marilyn and Ed moved to Minot, North Dakota, where he served in the United States Air Force until his honorable discharge in 1966. They returned to Beloit, and he was employed at Freeman Shoes before becoming a Beloit Police Officer. He served as a Police Officer from 1971-1993. Ed was an outstanding athlete in his younger years, loved fishing, golfing with his family, and was a friend to many.
Ed is survived by his children, Susan and Scott Benarcik (Pam, Bob, Jared, Lori), Pam and Barb Polglaze (Susan, Aria), John Polglaze (Johnny and Nathan), Robert Polglaze (Bob and Megan); brother, Herman (Toni) Polglaze; sister-in-law, Barb Polglaze; brother-in-law, John (Sue) Waxler; special friend, Lindsay Healless; along with nine great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Ed will be joining his wife, parents, baby sister, Barbara, and brothers, Jerry and Bob, in heaven.
Ed was a lover of all animals. Memorial may be directed to the Humane Society of Southern Wisconsin, 4700 South County Road G, Janesville, Wisconsin 53546.
Services with Military and Police honors will be held at a later date.
Please share your support and memories with Ed’s family on his Tribute Wall at www.stewartbaxter.com under Obituaries.
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RIP ED. I worked for years with Ed on third shift also day shift. Ed was great to work with always willing to lend a hand. I learned so much from Ed, he could get along with victims and suspects. I have to say we had a lot of fun together. I carry a scar from a call we were on. Suspect was shooting from a window in his house. We came up with a plan. Sgt was going to open a screen door I was to charge the door the inside wooden door Ed was running behind me to push me through if I didn’t get through. As we ran at the door as I hit the door we realized it was a glass door. Ed crawled over me to jump on the suspect as he layed on the floor. Ed kicked the gun away and got control of the guy as I grabbed the weapon. The guy gave a look that we both talked about for years. We scared the s – – t out of the guy. Many more stories. I have missed him since he retired. Such a big part of my life.
Kevin & Amy Hatch