Joseph A. Perkerewicz Sr.

Obituary

Joseph A. Perkerewicz Sr.Joseph A. Perkerewicz, Sr., 63, Grand Forks, ND died Saturday, February 4, 2006 in his home surrounded by the love of his family. Joseph Anthony Perkerewicz was born February 1, 1943 the son of Joseph and Tekla (Przepiora) Perkerewicz on the family farm near Warsaw, ND. He enlisted in the Army National Guard on August 10, 1960 to August 1, 1964. He married Lorraine Sherlock on June 6, 1964 in Oslo, MN. He worked for Minnkota Power Co. from 1970 and retired in 1995 after 25 years. Joe enjoyed his family and friends. His interest was in the restoration of tractors and his passion was antique tractor pulling. He was involved in many local Pioneer Days and Threshing Bees. Joe was a member of the Northern Tractor Pullers Association, the American Legion Post 299, Manvel, ND and Post 157, East Grand Forks, MN. He is survived by his sons, Jeffrey, David (Maggie) and Joseph Jr. all of Manvel, ND; a brother, Chester (Cyrilla) Perkerwicz, Minneapolis, MN; sisters, Rose Przybylski, Argyle, MN, Lillian (Clayton) Pokrzywinski, Grand Forks, ND, Theresa (Conrad) Hapka, Argyle, MN, Lorraine (John) Wesolowski, rural Kindred, ND and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Stephen, Raphael and Raymond. Mass of Christian Burial: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, February 9, 2006 in St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Warsaw, ND. Visitation: 5 to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday with a 7:00 p.m. vigil service and a 4:30 p.m. rosary service in Gregory J. Norman - Norman Funeral Home, So. Washington St. and one hour prior to the funeral mass at the church in Warsaw on Thursday. Interment: St. Stanislaus Cemetery, Warsaw, ND. Military Honors: Performed by members of Manvel American Legion Post, 299, Manvel.ND. Memorials: May be given to the Heritage Foundation, PO Box 281, East Grand Forks, 56721 The online memorial registry may be signed at www.normanfuneral.com (Gregory J. Norman-Norman Funeral Home, So Washington St.)