Ervo Tarsi

KINGSFORD - Evro A. Tarsi, 85, formerly of 504 Roycroft St. in Kingsford, died Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2006, at Evergreen Heights Assisted Living in Kingsford. He was born Dec. 2, 1920, in Pergola, Italy and was the son of the late Fortunato and Elisa (Tarsi) Tarsi. Evro has been a resident of Iron River and Kingsford his entire life. He served 58 months during World War II in the European Theatre of Operation with the United States Army. Evro was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry during action against the enemy in Germany. He was honorably discharged in August 1947. That same month, he started with the M.A. Hanna Mining Co. as an electrician at the Homer mine. But with more than five years of military service behind him, Evro had military life in his blood. In 1947 he organized Iron River's first National Guard anti-aircraft battery. He served as battery commander until 1958 when his unit was converted to a field artillery battalion. At that time he was promoted to lieutenant colonel and continued to serve in that capacity until his retirement from the military in 1971, after completing more than 28 years in service of his country. Throughout his service, he remained employed with M.A. Hanna as an electrician until his retirement. Evro married the former Ruth S. Maki on Aug. 24, 1946, in Iron River. She preceded him in death on Jan. 21, 1994. He was a member of St. Mary Queen of Peace Church, the United States Uniformed Service and the Retired Officers Association of the Michigan National Guard. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping and traveling in the United States and Canada with his motorhome. He and his wife had visited all but three states. While working at Hanna, he also worked as an electrician doing private jobs for many individuals and businesses. Evro is survived by his sons, Randy Tarsi of Crystal Falls, Gary (Margie) Tarsi of Sawyer Lake and Dion (Bonnie) Tarsi of Kingsford; his daughter, Janine Lambon of Crystal Falls; a sister, Norma (Henry) Jabour of Traverse City, lower Michigan; 11 grandchildren, T.J. Lambon, Justin Lambon, Scott and Eric Tarsi, Lisa (Eric) Hermann, Melissa (Scott) Rutter, Luke (Crystal) Lucas, Jake Lucas, Dylan Tarsi, Christopher (Melissa) Tarsi and Kelli (Bjorn) Soderlund; four great-grandchildren, Madison and Riley Tarsi, Bailey and Nathan Rutter; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his daughter-in-law, Sandy Tarsi. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Erickson-Rochon and Nash Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary Queen of Peace Church. Fr. Michael Woempner will offer the Mass of the Christian Burial. Burial will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Resthaven Cemetery in Iron River. His grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Evro Tarsi online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon and Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the funeral arrangements.

Ervo Tarsi

September 12, 2006