Edward "Ed" Thomas Goligoski, 71, of Polo, passed away Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Boonville.

Edward was born on April 20, 1953, in Stockton, CA, the son of Edward Robert and Cleo Larene (McCain) Goligoski.

Survivors include son, Jerry (Lesley) Goligoski of Fulton; two daughters, Mindy (Derrick) Rice of Columbia and Brett (Thomas) McCorkendale of Hardin; eight grandchildren: Steven, Vince, Braxton, Cameron, Jaydon, Whitney, Jaxon, and Raleigh; and sister, Darlene Franklin of Godley, TX.

In addition to his parents, Ed was preceded in death by his brother, Wayne Goligoski.

Ed attended Excelsior Springs High School.  After high school, he tried a few different professions before he decided to follow in his father's footsteps and become a freight hauler.

Ed started his career at Overnite Transportation in 1985 and worked there until the Teamster's strike.  Ed began working for ABF Freight in June of 2000 and has been with the company for 24 years.  Ed was blessed to find some of his best and longest friendships through his career as an OTR Driver.

Ed's greatest source of joy were his children: Jerry, Mindy, and Brett.  No matter where he went or who he talked to, out came the pictures and stories of his children and grandchildren.

His interests were varied, but he loved to play video games, travel, and spend time with his family.

Ed will be greatly missed by all those that knew him and loved him.  God Bless.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Ed Goligoski Memorial Fund.  They can be left at or mailed to Thuman Funeral Home, 507 East Main Street-P.O. Box 190, Richmond, MO 64085.

Visitation with memorial services will be Saturday, July 13, 2024, at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond, with visitation beginning at 9:30 A.M., with services to follow at 10:30 A.M. Inurnment will be held at a later date. Please remember to share your memories of Ed with the family by visiting www.thurmanfuneralhome.com.

Luncheon will follow the service at the American Legion Post 237, 312 Clark St., Richmond, MO 64085.