Joe R. Begich, 89, of Eveleth died Saturday, August 10, 2019 at The Waterview Woods Nursing Home in Eveleth. He was born on January 17, 1930 in Eveleth to John and Anna (Martinach) Begich.
He graduated from Eveleth High School in 1947 and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was united in marriage to Carolyn Joan Bastianelli on December 29, 1951 at the former Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Eveleth. They made their home and raised their daughter in West Eveleth. Joe retired as a General Foreman from Erie Mining Company after 30 years of service. He was Mayor of Eveleth for 8 years and served in the MN House of Representatives for 18 years. Joe received many awards and recognitions during his political career.
Joe enjoyed woodworking, fishing, hunting, time spent at the hunting camp with friends, watching the news and reading the newspaper. Most of all, Joe loved spending time with his family and friends.
Joe is survived by his wife of 67 years, Carolyn; daughter and son-in-law, Rebecca and Bob Heye; sisters-in-law: Earldyne Begich; Pegge Begich and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Nick and John; a sister and his parents.
Inurnment at Eveleth Cemetery.
He graduated from Eveleth High School in 1947 and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was united in marriage to Carolyn Joan Bastianelli on December 29, 1951 at the former Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Eveleth. They made their home and raised their daughter in West Eveleth. Joe retired as a General Foreman from Erie Mining Company after 30 years of service. He was Mayor of Eveleth for 8 years and served in the MN House of Representatives for 18 years. Joe received many awards and recognitions during his political career.
Joe enjoyed woodworking, fishing, hunting, time spent at the hunting camp with friends, watching the news and reading the newspaper. Most of all, Joe loved spending time with his family and friends.
Joe is survived by his wife of 67 years, Carolyn; daughter and son-in-law, Rebecca and Bob Heye; sisters-in-law: Earldyne Begich; Pegge Begich and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Nick and John; a sister and his parents.
Inurnment at Eveleth Cemetery.
Joe R. Begich, 89, of Eveleth died Saturday, August 10, 2019 at The Waterview Woods Nursing Home in Eveleth. He was born on January 17, 1930 in Eveleth to John and Anna (Martinach) Begich.
He graduated from Eveleth High School in 1947 and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was united in marriage to Carolyn Joan Bastianelli on December 29, 1951 at the former Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Eveleth. They made their home and raised their daughter in West Eveleth. Joe retired as a General Foreman from Erie Mining Company after 30 years of service. He was Mayor of Eveleth for 8 years and served in the MN House of Representatives for 18 years. Joe received many awards and recognitions during his political career.
Joe enjoyed woodworking, fishing, hunting, time spent at the hunting camp with friends, watching the news and reading the newspaper. Most of all, Joe loved spending time with his family and friends.
Joe is survived by his wife of 67 years, Carolyn; daughter and son-in-law, Rebecca and Bob Heye; sisters-in-law: Earldyne Begich; Pegge Begich and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Nick and John; a sister and his parents.
Inurnment at Eveleth Cemetery.
He graduated from Eveleth High School in 1947 and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was united in marriage to Carolyn Joan Bastianelli on December 29, 1951 at the former Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Eveleth. They made their home and raised their daughter in West Eveleth. Joe retired as a General Foreman from Erie Mining Company after 30 years of service. He was Mayor of Eveleth for 8 years and served in the MN House of Representatives for 18 years. Joe received many awards and recognitions during his political career.
Joe enjoyed woodworking, fishing, hunting, time spent at the hunting camp with friends, watching the news and reading the newspaper. Most of all, Joe loved spending time with his family and friends.
Joe is survived by his wife of 67 years, Carolyn; daughter and son-in-law, Rebecca and Bob Heye; sisters-in-law: Earldyne Begich; Pegge Begich and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Nick and John; a sister and his parents.
Inurnment at Eveleth Cemetery.
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