UTZ - Edward J. Of Cheektowaga, NY, December 26, 2022. Beloved husband of the late Marilyn D. (Duerr) Utz; dearest father of Sandra J. (David) Ekberg, Michael E. (Mary Ellen) and Edward J. Utz; grandfather of David M. (Rachel), Jason P. (Jennifer), Andrew S. (Gynnelle) Ekberg, and Victoria R. Utz (Camden Brockbank); great-grandfather of Donovon, Dalene, Hudson, Zakk, Everleigh, and Maverick; loving son of the late Edward and Mary (Bachmaier) Utz; brother of Anna (late Benjamin) Henry and the late Mary Utz, Louis (Dorothy) Utz, Teresa (Peter) Aynek, and Frank (Theresa) Utz; also survived by nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service at St. John Lutheran Church, 6540 Main St., Williamsville, NY, Saturday, February 11, 2023, at 10 AM. Mr. Utz was a U.S. Navy Veteran of the Korean Conflict. Arrangements by: ERIE COUNTY CREMATION SERVICE, (716) 824-6435. Please share your condolences at: www.eriecountycremationservice.com