Edward Telkamp, 87, of Brookings, passed away on Friday, June 22, 2018, at The Neighborhoods at Brookview. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 26, 2018, at Eidsness Funeral Home in Brookings from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. A memorial service celebrating Edward's life is planned for a later date.

Edward August Telkamp was born on June 30, 1930, in Brookings, to Harold Isaac and Helen Ruth (Harming) Telkamp. Ed attended school through the 8th grade in Brookings.

On April 13, 1952, Ed married Constance Lucille Herbert, and to this union 8 children were born: Rebecca, Joel, Deborah, Bruce, Brian, Julie, Curt, and Wendell.

Ed greatly enjoyed the outdoors, and held a true passion for farming, particularly corn, and tended to many animals including cows and chickens. He especially loved time spent with his family. Ed was also a Baptized member of the Jehovah's Witnesses.

Ed is survived by his children: Rebecca (Tony) Pereira, Joel (Debbie) Telkamp, Deborah (Wayne) Buffington, Bruce Telkamp, Brian (Stephanie) Telkamp, Julie (Kevin) Loving, and Curt Telkamp; 9 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; 1 great-grandson, due in September, and one sister Verna Clark of Brookings, SD.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Connie Telkamp; son, Wendell Telkamp; and grandson, Benjamin Telkamp.