HIBBING, MINN. – A big honor for a World War Two veteran who turned 100 Wednesday on the Iron Range.
There was a drive-by parade and military program to celebrate the 100th birthday of Joe Berklich in Hibbing. Berklich said he didn’t feel 100, more like 80. He said the secret to reaching age 100 was to stay active.
Berklich worked 43 years for U-S Steel, was the longtime president of the Hibbing Curling Club, and served on the Hibbing City Council.
Congressman Pete Stauber’s office said a flag flying over the U-S Capitol Wednesday was in Berklich’s honor and will be delivered to him.