|
|
Anthony M. ReschAnthony M. Resch of Stanchfield, Minn., formerly of Minneapolis and Rush City, passed away in his home on Friday, Feb. 22, 2002 at the age of 80 of prostate cancer. Mass of Christian Burial was held on Monday, February 25, 2202 at Saints. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Braham, Minn. for Anthony M. Resch. Father Nicholas Zimmer and Deacon Don Tzinski officiated. Music was provided by Joni Nelson. Pallbearers were David Sybrandt, Darold Scofield, Dwayne Scofield, LeRoy Christensen, Michael Thor and Donald Stoffel. Interment was in the church cemetery. Tony, as he was known, was a carpenter most of life, first with the family firm, Resch Construction Company and later with Steel Structures and Twin City Garage, both in Mpls. He was an accomplished ějack of all tradesî: electrician, bricklayer, and plumber. Tony worked as a cook at the Hinckley Civilian Conservation Corps Camp. While living in Minneapolis from 1954 until his retirement in 1983, he maintained strong ties to the Rush City area including a vacation cabin on Rush Lake. After retirement, he converted the cabin to their retirement home adding a basement and second floor and building a three car garage. He enjoyed fishing, both lake and ice; puzzles and cards, gardening including processing the fruits of his labor; planted many trees and continued to practice his trade in the area until 1997. For many years, Tony and Delores were regulars at area senior citizen dances. Anthony is survived by his loving wife of almost 55 years, Delores (Bloomquist); children: Tim Resch, Marilyn Timmons and partner, Bruce Neunsinger, Rosalie Resch, and Bradley Resch; Grandchilden Mark Timmons, Ali Resch and Kara LaBeau. He is also survived by: Marie Sybrandt-Taft and husband, Roy, Julie Biggins-Christian and husband Lloyd, Evelyn Sellman, Josie Thor, Albert and Mickie Resch, Barbara Cilek, sister-in-laws Mille and Muriel. He was preceded in death by granddaughter, Michelle Timmons, his parents, John and Bertha (Mohr) Resch; brothers Leo, Leonard, Frank, and sister Margaret Hemmers. Arrangements by Rock Mankie Burial and Cremation Service of Braham, Minn. ©ECM Post Review |