Anthony M. Hesch

Mass of Christian Burial for Anthony M. Hesch, 90, of Sartell will be held at 11:00 a.m.  Friday, April 6,  at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Royalton. The  Rev. Roger Klassen OSB will officiate and burial will be in Holy Trinity Cemetery in Royalton.  Visitation will be from 3:00 to 7:00  Thursday, April 5, at the Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in St. Cloud.  Parish prayers will be at 3:00 p.m. followed by the Knights of Columbus  No. 961 Thursday at the funeral home in St. Cloud.

Mr. Hesch passed away on Sunday, April 1, 2018, at Edgewood Assisted Living in Sartell

Anthony was born in Buckman on March 6, 1928, to Anton and Elizabeth (Sand) Hesch.  He proudly served his country in the United States Army Airborne during the Korean Conflict.  Anthony married Irene (Janish) on Oct. 23, 1950, in Royalton and together they raised three children until her passing in July of 1979.  He then married Marlene Wersal in August of 1980.  Anthony was a member of St. Joseph’s Church in Waite Park and a member of Knights of Columbus.  Anthony worked in the Federal prison system as a correctional officer for more than 20 years and most recently working for Anoka County Jail until his retirement.  He enjoyed bowling, fishing, hunting, fixing watches, and traveling.  Anthony loved being around people, social conversations, and staying busy.  He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

Anthony is survived by his children, Joyce of Sartell, Herbert (Frances) of Hopkins, Paul of Manitou Springs, Colo.; two granddaughters; and one great-grandchild.  He is also survived by his wife, Marlene of Sartell and Marlene’s children.

He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Irene; brothers, Michael, Matt, Ted and Henry; sisters, Veronica Karish, Catherine Sufka and Rose Janish.

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