Anthony James Joerger, 46

Anthony James Joerger, 46, passed away in Sandpoint, Idaho, on Thursday evening.

The vigil rosary will be conducted at 6 p.m. Sunday Nov. 22, 2009, in Coffelt’s Funeral Chapel. 

The Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, in St Joseph’s Catholic Church in Sandpoint. Father Dennis C. Day will officiate at the services.

Anthony was born in Mitchell, S.D., on Oct. 12, 1963, the son of Clarence and Norma Joerger. He graduated from high school in Woon-socket, S.D., in 1982 and attended seminary in Corpus Christi, Texas, for two years. He moved to Sandpoint, Idaho, in 1985 and has worked for various restaurants in the Sandpoint area.

He was a member of St Joseph’s Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. He was a Past Grand Knight. He enjoyed reading, traveling, and socializing in Sandpoint.

Anthony is survived by his father, Clarence Joerger in Grangeville, Idaho; three sisters, Cecelia Seitz in Grinnell, Iowa, Roxanne Finney in Spirit Lake, Idaho, and Lois Tanner in Enid, Okla.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Norma; and two brothers, Carl and George Joerger.

Family and friends are invited to sign Anthony’s online guestbook at www.coffeltfuneral.com.

Funeral arrangements are under the care of Coffelt Funeral Service of Sandpoint.