BELLA VISTA, AR —
Edward W. Mietlicki, Sr., 88, of Bella Vista, Arkansas, died on Thursday, January 19, 2012 at Northwest Medical Center in Bentonville, Arkansas. He was born on January 10, 1924 in Niagara Falls, New York, to Michael Mietlicki and Helen Mojeski Mietlicki.
He was raised in Niagara Falls, New York and attended local schools. He served in the United States Army during World War II as a member of the 542nd Airborne Unit. He married Lorraine Thomas on March 25, 1971 in McLean, Virginia. They moved to Bella Vista in 2007.
He is survived by his wife, Lorraine of Bella Vista, Arkansas; four daughters, Sheila (Philip) Trane, of Niagara Falls Katherine Pouthier of Englewood, Florida, Clara (Randy) Heina, and Helen Tickett of Niagara Falls; three sons, David (Beverly) Mietlicki of Whitesville, NY, Duane (Yvonne) Mietlicki, and Keith Mietlicki of Niagara Falls,NY; his loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren; three brothers, Richard of Niagara Falls, Frank (Barbara) and Henry (Janet) of Lockport, NY, NY; three sisters, Irene Schlegel of Niagara Falls, NY, and Natalie Gornicki and Betty (Tim) Zettel of Bellview FL; and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his son, Edward W. Mietlicki, Jr.; sisters, Helen Stopa, Mary Luzak, Lottie Luzak, Pearl Cieslik, Dolores Meller; and brother, Chester.
A memorial service will be held on February 10, 2012 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel at Niagara Falls Memorial Park Cemetery, 5871 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY, with Pastor Perez officiating.
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