Anthony J. Strle

Memorial service for Anthony John Strle, 66, of Virginia, will be 11am Thursday, June 16, 2022 at Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Gilbert with David Chapman officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will take place at a later date. Anthony died unexpectedly Saturday, June 4, 2022 at Edgewood Vista in Virginia, Minnesota. Anthony was born December 6, 1955 in Ft. Huachuca, Arizona to John F. and Beverly A. (Sackary) Strle. Anthony graduated from Mt. Iron High School where he was proud of his high school football career. Following graduation, he enlisted with the US Marines and served in Vietnam. He was stationed in Subic Bay in the Phillipines where he met his wife, Lorna Tecson. They married February 15, 1976 in the Phillipines. Anthony and Lorna raised their children Anna Lisa and John in Virginia, Minnesota. Anthony enjoyed camping, canoeing, walking and biking with his children. Despite his disabilities, Anthony was socially active and enjoyed visiting with friends and neighbors. Survivors include his daughter, Anna Lisa (Paul) Chapman of Ely Lake and a son, John Strle; grandchildren: Katelyn Penttinen, Emillio Strle, Gavin Strle, Elijah Strle and Isaiah Strle; brother, John “Jack” Strle. He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Beverly; wife, Lorna and brother, Jerry Strle.