Portage, Indiana
ROBERT MICHAEL SARICH PORTAGE, IN Robert Michael Sarich, age 74, a resident of Portage, passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2011. He was born on May 3, 1937 in Gary, IN, the son of the late Mike and Helen (nee Major) Sarich. Robert worked for U.S. Steel where he worked for over 46 years as a Brick Layer - Maintenance. He was a member of Steel Workers Union Local 1014. Robert loved baseball, gardening, boating, and fishing. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Robert is survived by his loving family: wife, Pam (nee Reding) Sarich; two sons: Robert (Sally) Sarich Jr. of Valparaiso and Donald (Sydney) Sarich of Santa Fe, NM; four daughters: Antoinette “Toni” (Larry) Olson of Long Beach, CA, Lori Cardiel of Redlands, CA, Nichole Pearman of Portage, and Lise (Paul) Oliver of Hobart; sister, Rosemary (Jay) Moody of Sarasota, FL; seven grandchildren: Jessica, Ariella, Gabriela, Ella, Frankie, Chantel, and Marie; two great-grandchildren; best friends: Tony Amaya and Franco Corea; his fury companion, English Springer Spaniel, Kode; and other loving family members and friends. Preceded in death by his parents; and best friends: Paul Wilczynoski and Joe Iwan. A visitation for Robert Sarich will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 2, 2011 at Rees Funeral Home – Olson Chapel, 5341 Central Avenue, Portage. Funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 2, 2011 with Father Andrew J. Corona officiating. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery in Portage. Memorials in Robert’s memory may be made to the VNA Hospice of Valparaiso. For further information please call Rees Funeral Home at (219) 762-3013 or online at: www.reesfuneralhomes.com
Pam and family, I so sorry to hear of roberts passing, He was always one of the nicest people and we sure will miss seeing him in the office. My prayers are with you and your family.
Stacie (Urology Associtates)
Stacie k
July 04, 2011 | Hobart, IN
Nicole, Ariella, Gabriela
I am so sorry to hear about your father/grandfather passing. My thought's & prayers are with you & your family.
Marlyna Sickles
July 02, 2011 | Valparaiso, IN
Pam, so sorry to hear about your husband, our prayers are with you and your family.
Judy & Mike Berman
July 02, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Shari and Troy Lemon
July 02, 2011 | Wanatah
