Tony James Ganje
June 25, 1927 - November 08, 2015
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Tony James Ganje
June 25, 1927 - November 08, 2015
Obituary
Tony James Ganje died November 8, 2015. He was born in Eagle Butte, South Dakota on June 25, 1927, the eleventh of fourteen children, and he is the last survivor.
He is survived by his wife Mary.
Tony served his country in the Korean War, achieving the rank of captain. He was awarded the bronze star for valor.
When he left the service he attended college in Brookings, South Dakota where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in agricultural education and a Master of Science degree in soil chemistry. He then came to the University of California, Riverside where, during thirty-three years, he co-authored two scientific books, taught graduate students, wrote articles for scientific journals and did research.
He enjoyed ballroom dancing and received several awards.
Funeral Mass will be held at St. Edward Catholic Church, Dana Point, Tuesday, November 17 at 10:00am. Interment will be at Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, California on Wednesday, November 18 at 10:45am.
1 responses to Tony James Ganje
Delores Grout says:
November 17, 2015
We will miss Uncle Tony’s kind, tender heart and his contagious laugh. His smile warmed your heart and seemed to light up the room. Thank you, Lord God, for blessing him with a loving, devoted wife….Mary…..who brought him pure joy all of their days together. Wrap Your loving arms around her as she says her final good-bye until they meet again. With Love and Deepest Sympathy…..Dan & Delores Grout