Irving Silverlieb

Silverlieb, Irving, age 85, of St. Louis Park, died unexpectedly at home Dec. 27th. Irving was a WWII veteran. A staff Sgt. with the Marine Corp., he saw action at Wake Island and was captured. Irving was a prisoner of war for over 4 years. He was awarded two Purple Hearts, a Bronze Star and several other medals. He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Jeanette. He will be missed by his daughter, Linda; son, Steven; his grandchildren, Joel, Eric, Michelle, and Christina. He also will be missed by his 10 great-grandchildren; his sisters; and many other loving relatives and friends. Irving was an avid reader and was able to tell his part of the history of WWII to classes at Southwest High School and gave a sense of the reality of war to the students. Graveside service SUNDAY 11 AM, ADATH-CHESED SHEL EMES CEMETERY, 38th & Winnetka Ave. N., Crystal. Memorials preferred to National Kidney Foundation or the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure.