Noble Peter Birch Jr.

Noble Peter Birch Jr, age 77, passed away peacefully at home on June 17, 2015. Noble was born January 8, 1938 to Noble Sr. and Geraldine Birch in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. He attended Grand Rapids school until 8th grade. He worked for Swanson Chevrolet as a mechanic in Grand Rapids MN. Married Janet (Yorks) Birch on April 12th 1958. Noble then went to work at Remington Auto in St. Paul until the Mid 70’s which he then started working for Midway Chevrolet in St. Paul until he retired in December of 1999. He and Janet had 6 children and for many years lived in Circle Pines. After retiring they moved back to the country life north of Pine City. Noble loved cars, fishing, camping, messing with anything with a motor, and most of all spending time with family and friends. Noble is survived by his children: Kathryn Birch of Pine City, Paul Birch of Monticello, Theresa (Darryl) Leavitt of Hoffman, Karmyn Birch of Pine City, and Peter (Judith) Birch of Stacy, 11 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, sisters Faith, Margaret, brother Jerry, and son-in-law Alfredo Chiclana-Birch. He is preceded in death by his wife Janet, son Todd Chiclana-Birch, brother Jess and his parents. Chaplain Todd Carlson will officiate the memorial service for Mr. Noble Birch at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 27, 2015 at the Swanson Funeral Chapel in Pine City. A time of visition will take place one hour prior to the service at the chapel. Interment will be in Birchwood Cemetery in Pine City. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Funeral and Cremation Service of Pine City, Swanson Chapel. www.funeralandcremationservice.com