Edward J. Seliga

Edward J. Seliga, 66, of Kenosha, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026, at Froedtert Pleasant Prairie after a courageous battle with MDS and leukemia.

Born on October 30, 1959, in Kenosha; he was the son of the late Joseph and Frances (Neerhof) Seliga Sr. On October 22, 2005, he married Catherine Rice at Baptist Tabernacle Church in Kenosha.

Ed was educated in Kenosha schools and graduated from Bradford High School with the class of 1977. After high school, he attended classes at UW-Parkside and completed the management training at Kmart Enterprises. He was the manager of the sporting goods and automotive departments at numerous Kmart stores including his first store in Magnolia Arkansas. Ed’s next adventure was working in quality at Abbott Laboratories and at Beltoya’s Pro Shop with his dear friend and mentor Dick Beltoya. For the last 20 years, Ed was the very proud owner and operator of Seliga’s Pro Shop inside GRC (Guttormsen’s Rec Center) in Kenosha, Wisconsin.

Ed was passionate about bowling and the bowling community. He was an avid bowler in many leagues and tournaments with over 20 perfect 300 games, numerous 299 games and 800+ series. His accomplishments include being inducted in the Kenosha Bowling Hall of Fame for superior performance in 2007, 2 championships in the Chicagoland North division of the Amateur Bowler’s tour, fifth place finish in “All Events” in the 2003 USBC Nationals and a four time Kenosha News Match Game Champion. Ed is the only bowler to win two divisions in the same year by winning both the Men’s and Senior Men’s Titles in 2011. The bowling industry also recognized Ed and his shop with Pro Shop of the year and many other awards.

Ed loved supporting bowlers and helping the bowling community to grow and improve their games. From supporting youth programs, adult teams, donating and providing balls and equipment for outreach events, to helping hundreds of bowlers to find the right fit and equipment. His measuring and drilling skills were an artform developed by years of knowledge, experience and research. Many bowlers have said Ed cared about them as a person and not just a customer. We want to thank the bowling community for their friendships, support and loyalty.

In addition to bowling, Ed loved playing baseball, softball, cheering on the Chicago Cubs and Green Bay Packers, camping and spending time with his family, church family, bowling family, Westplate family and friends. Ed always loved playing and spending time with babies, kids and dogs especially Sunny and Coral. He loved being known as Uncle to his nieces and many other children including his special buddy Mitchell Johnson as well as Daddy to his own children Michael and Julia. Ed had a huge heart for everyone!

Ed was a lifelong member of the (Baptist) Tabernacle Church. He loved his Savior Jesus and being part of the church youth group, church musicals, driving the Awana bus, and singing. Ed loved listening to and singing the Gaither Vocal Band songs and southern gospel music. He especially loved singing in the 4given quartet with his brother Joe and friends Jim Whitmire and Larry Huissen. Ed shared his faith and lived his life as a strong Christian everyday through the way he carried himself, the choices he made, gently sharing the Gospel, and the love he gave to everyone.

Ed is survived by his beloved wife of 20 years, Catherine; children, Michael and Julia; brother, Joseph (Renee) Jr.; nieces, Crystal (Thom) & boys, and Stephanie; many cousins, especially Vince and Sharon (Paul); mother-in-law, Joan Rice; and sister-in-law, Elizabeth (Mike).

Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by father-in-law, Charles Rice.

A visitation will be held at Proko Funeral Home on Monday, March 2, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. An additional visitation will be held the next day, Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at The Tabernacle 7951 36th Avenue, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m. Interment will immediately follow at Sunset Ridge Cemetery.