Bernie C. Mihalovich

June 28, 2015

Bernie C. Mihalovich

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Bernie C. Mihalovich
Des Moines

Bernie C. Mihalovich, 83, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2015 at Mercy Hospice in Johnston, surrounded by his loving family.

Bernie was born December 15, 1931 to John and Ann (Kauzlarich) Mihalovich. He attended St. Anthony’s graduating in 1945, and graduated from Dowling High School in 1949. In 1951, Bernie joined the Marine Corps and served in the Korean War. He was honorably discharged in 1954. He was a proud Marine and southsider. In 1956, he married the love of his life, Nina DeFazio. Bernie began working for Otis Elevator (now United Technologies) in 1959 and retired in 1990. He was a member of the American Legion Post #659, Veterans of Foreign Wars and the National Elevator Union.

Bernie had a talent for fixing anything. He was a one of a kind guy who did everything “his way”. He had a great sense of humor. He enjoyed playing cards with his friends, bowling, watching football, listening to Dean Martin songs, was a huge John Wayne fan and most of all, being with his family.

Bernie is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Nina; children, Tom (Lauri), Tony (Jennifer) and Carole (Kevin) Bauer; grandchildren, Stefanie (Bill) Schaff, Bobby (Whitney) Mazzie, Antonia Mihalovich, Amber Brown, Aricka Brown, Kevin (Kathy) Bauer, Kyle Bauer, Kelsey Bauer, Zeb (Megan) Birchette, Zoey (Casey) Rankin; great-grandchildren, Vincent Mazzie, Kendall Mazzie, Avery Schaff, Gabbi Laghezza, Dominic Laghezza, James Birchette and Rachel Rankin; and a host of extended family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, John Mihalovich III.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. with the Rosary recited at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, 2015 at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Anthony Catholic Church, 15 Indianola Avenue followed by burial at Glendale Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Anthony Catholic Church.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

“Always Faithful” “Always Loyal” Semper Fi.

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