Biography: Edward J. Windisch Sr., 96 of Westminster died Saturday February 4 at St. Joseph’s Ministries in Emmitsburg, MD. He was the husband of the late Geraldine M. Eyler Windisch who died September 28, 2011. Born June 9, 1920 in Baltimore City, Ed was the son of the late Arnorld R. and Paule Y. Pernot Windisch.  Ed was a farmer and a welder for Powermatic and retired from Black and Decker. He is survived by his daughters, Diana R. Thele and husband Carl of Sanger, TX, Dorothy L. Becker and husband Dave of Milton W. Va., Linda J. Sanders and husband George of Emmitsburg, Marie E. Zepp and husband Edward of Westminster and sons, Edward J. Windisch Jr. and wife Theresa of Littlestown, Larry D. Windisch of Westminster and Robert E. Windisch of Littlestown. 12 Grandchildren, 16 Great Grandchildren and a Great Great Granddaughter. He was predeceased by sisters Matilda, Madelyn, Eve and Libby and brothers Richard, Joe and Ray. Ed loved running his beagle rabbitt dogs, hunting and being with family. Funeral Service is Thursday February 9 at 11 A.M. at Little’s Funeral Home, Littlestown with the Rev. Sterling Fritz officiating. There will be a viewing Wednesday February 8 from 6 to 8 at the Funeral Home. Interment will be in Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens, Gettysburg. Contributions have been asked to go to a charity of one’s choice. Online condolences may be shared on www.littlesfh.com.