Of Woodbury
Loving Husband and Father
Passed away unexpectedly on November 18, 2014.
Preceded in death by his Parents, Thomas and Patricia Wirta.
Survived by his Wife, Suzy (Mellen); sons Ian and Zachary; brothers-in-law Jay (Maria) Mellen, Eden Prairie, MN; Jon (Abby) Mellen, Portland, OR and Pat (Marne) Mellen, Birmingham, MI; his neice and three nephews and his cousins, Naomi Smith, Raylee Thompson, Jason Kohler and Ryan Kohler. TJ was born and raised in Bismarck, ND. A graduate of UND, he spent his career in food safety and quality assurance.
TJ’s greatest joy was spending time with his sons, especially playing baseball and coaching their LEGO League team.
Visitation Friday, 11/21 from 10 – 11 AM, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 AM, both at Saint Ambrose of Woodbury Catholic Church (4125 Woodbury Dr. Woodbury, MN) Interment will follow at the Guardian Angels Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the donor’s choice.