Anthony Loverich

Anthony “Tony” Loverich, 89, of South St. Paul, MN, formerly of Iron Mountain, passed away peacefully Saturday, June 18, 2011 at the Minnesota Veterans’ Home in Minneapolis, MN. He was born November 17, 1921 in Iron Mountain, son of the late Anton and Mary (Bartol) Lovrich. Tony graduated from Iron Mountain High School in 1939. Tony was a veteran of the U. S. Navy, serving in WWII on the Aquilla and on the USS Belle Grove LSD-2 during the Korean War. He was in active service for 14 years. He married Geraldine Tirschel on November 15, 1952 at St. Mary & St. Joseph Church in Iron Mountain. Tony and Geraldine have been residents of Minnesota since 1953. He began working with the US Postal Service in St. Paul, MN in 1953. He rose to the position of foreman, choosing not to advance further so he could stay near his friends and co-workers. He retired after 25 years of service. Tony’s life revolved around his family and his home. Tony was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in So. St. Paul, the American Legion and the VFW post 295. He also never forgot his calico cat, “Punkie”. Gardening was an early hobby and he enjoyed music, tv and crossword puzzles. His family was the most important part of his life until his last breath. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Geraldine “Gerry” Loverich; 2 daughters, Susan (Philip) Keen of W. St. Paul, MN, and Maribeth Ashley of Orlando, FL; 2 granddaughters, Catrina (Rose) Copp and Amanda (Jon) Copp; 1 brother, Robert (Kathy) Lovrich of Wetmore, MI, many nieces, nephews, 2 great nieces, and a special niece and friend, Nancy Bouche. He is also survived by many cousins in Slovenia. He was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Emil and William Lovrich, and a sister, Mary “Mayme” Strong, a great nephew, Macklin Lovrich, and his cat, Punkie. Friends may call from 11:30am until 1:30pm Thursday, June 23, 2011 at the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 1:30pm Thursday at the funeral home. Fr. Daniel Zaloga will officiate. Burial will be in Cemetery Park. Full military rites will be accorded. In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established in his memory. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Anthony “Tony” Loverich online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home with the arrangements.