ANTON R. TOLLEFSON
(1919 - 2008)
Anton R. Tollefson, age 88, of 4132 S. 26th St., Manitowoc, died on Friday morning, Jan. 18, 2008, at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers.
Tony was born on Nov. 9, 1919, in Manitowoc, son of the late Anton and Josephine (Hein) Tollefson. Tony was a veteran of the U.S. Army Motor Pool Division during World War II. On Sept. 26, 1953, he married the former Adeline Hettmann at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. She preceded him in death on Aug. 21, 2007. Tony was employed at Aluminum Specialty of Manitowoc, and then at A.H. Stock Manufacturing of Newton until his retirement in 1991. He was a member of the Manitowoc Knights of Columbus Council 710, and also a member of the Manitowoc Chiefs Semi Pro Football team in the 1950s. Tony was also an active volunteer at Peter's Pantry.
Survivors include three daughters and a son-in-law: Karen and Mark Klein; Debra Ann Tollefson; and Donna Lee Tollefson, all of Manitowoc; three grandchildren: Brenna Klein and her fiance, Brad Martell; Jesse Klein; and Laura Klein; four great-grandchildren: Ayden, Lundyn, Loik and Koen; and an expecting great-grandson: Lyrik. Also surviving are sisters-in-law and a brother-in-law: Celia and Virgil Skrepenski, Manitowoc; Clarence Hettmann, Mesa, Ariz.; and Alice Tollefson, Mishicot. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. Tony was preceded in death by three brothers: Eugene, Oliver and Kenneth.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 21, 2008, at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. John Schuetze, with burial at St. Peter's Cemetery, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall, Manitowoc, from 10 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 21, 2008, until the time of service at 11 a.m.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
The family wishes to especially thank Aurora Medical Center 3E staff for their comforting care they provided for Tony, especially to Kari, his daytime nurse, and Kathy, his nighttime nurse, who was also with him and his family when he passed away. Tony was a loving father and grandfather who was always ready to help his family in anyway he could. He enjoyed fishing and gardening in which he took special pride in growing his prize tomatoes. He also loved working on his wood projects in his workshop, where he made many special items for family and friends.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wis., Saturday, January 19, 2008 pg. 3
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Anton R Tollefson
Death • United States Social Security Death Index
Name Anton R Tollefson
Middle Name R
State Wisconsin
Last Place of Residence Manitowoc, Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Previous Residence Postal Code 54220
Age 89
Birth Date 09 Nov 1919
Death Date 18 Jan 2008
"United States Social Security Death Index"
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(1919 - 2008)
Anton R. Tollefson, age 88, of 4132 S. 26th St., Manitowoc, died on Friday morning, Jan. 18, 2008, at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers.
Tony was born on Nov. 9, 1919, in Manitowoc, son of the late Anton and Josephine (Hein) Tollefson. Tony was a veteran of the U.S. Army Motor Pool Division during World War II. On Sept. 26, 1953, he married the former Adeline Hettmann at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. She preceded him in death on Aug. 21, 2007. Tony was employed at Aluminum Specialty of Manitowoc, and then at A.H. Stock Manufacturing of Newton until his retirement in 1991. He was a member of the Manitowoc Knights of Columbus Council 710, and also a member of the Manitowoc Chiefs Semi Pro Football team in the 1950s. Tony was also an active volunteer at Peter's Pantry.
Survivors include three daughters and a son-in-law: Karen and Mark Klein; Debra Ann Tollefson; and Donna Lee Tollefson, all of Manitowoc; three grandchildren: Brenna Klein and her fiance, Brad Martell; Jesse Klein; and Laura Klein; four great-grandchildren: Ayden, Lundyn, Loik and Koen; and an expecting great-grandson: Lyrik. Also surviving are sisters-in-law and a brother-in-law: Celia and Virgil Skrepenski, Manitowoc; Clarence Hettmann, Mesa, Ariz.; and Alice Tollefson, Mishicot. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. Tony was preceded in death by three brothers: Eugene, Oliver and Kenneth.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 21, 2008, at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. John Schuetze, with burial at St. Peter's Cemetery, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall, Manitowoc, from 10 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 21, 2008, until the time of service at 11 a.m.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
The family wishes to especially thank Aurora Medical Center 3E staff for their comforting care they provided for Tony, especially to Kari, his daytime nurse, and Kathy, his nighttime nurse, who was also with him and his family when he passed away. Tony was a loving father and grandfather who was always ready to help his family in anyway he could. He enjoyed fishing and gardening in which he took special pride in growing his prize tomatoes. He also loved working on his wood projects in his workshop, where he made many special items for family and friends.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wis., Saturday, January 19, 2008 pg. 3
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Anton R Tollefson
Death • United States Social Security Death Index
Name Anton R Tollefson
Middle Name R
State Wisconsin
Last Place of Residence Manitowoc, Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Previous Residence Postal Code 54220
Age 89
Birth Date 09 Nov 1919
Death Date 18 Jan 2008
"United States Social Security Death Index"
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ANTON R. TOLLEFSON
(1919 - 2008)
Anton R. Tollefson, age 88, of 4132 S. 26th St., Manitowoc, died on Friday morning, Jan. 18, 2008, at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers.
Tony was born on Nov. 9, 1919, in Manitowoc, son of the late Anton and Josephine (Hein) Tollefson. Tony was a veteran of the U.S. Army Motor Pool Division during World War II. On Sept. 26, 1953, he married the former Adeline Hettmann at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. She preceded him in death on Aug. 21, 2007. Tony was employed at Aluminum Specialty of Manitowoc, and then at A.H. Stock Manufacturing of Newton until his retirement in 1991. He was a member of the Manitowoc Knights of Columbus Council 710, and also a member of the Manitowoc Chiefs Semi Pro Football team in the 1950s. Tony was also an active volunteer at Peter's Pantry.
Survivors include three daughters and a son-in-law: Karen and Mark Klein; Debra Ann Tollefson; and Donna Lee Tollefson, all of Manitowoc; three grandchildren: Brenna Klein and her fiance, Brad Martell; Jesse Klein; and Laura Klein; four great-grandchildren: Ayden, Lundyn, Loik and Koen; and an expecting great-grandson: Lyrik. Also surviving are sisters-in-law and a brother-in-law: Celia and Virgil Skrepenski, Manitowoc; Clarence Hettmann, Mesa, Ariz.; and Alice Tollefson, Mishicot. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. Tony was preceded in death by three brothers: Eugene, Oliver and Kenneth.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 21, 2008, at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. John Schuetze, with burial at St. Peter's Cemetery, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall, Manitowoc, from 10 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 21, 2008, until the time of service at 11 a.m.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
The family wishes to especially thank Aurora Medical Center 3E staff for their comforting care they provided for Tony, especially to Kari, his daytime nurse, and Kathy, his nighttime nurse, who was also with him and his family when he passed away. Tony was a loving father and grandfather who was always ready to help his family in anyway he could. He enjoyed fishing and gardening in which he took special pride in growing his prize tomatoes. He also loved working on his wood projects in his workshop, where he made many special items for family and friends.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wis., Saturday, January 19, 2008 pg. 3
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Anton R Tollefson
Death • United States Social Security Death Index
Name Anton R Tollefson
Middle Name R
State Wisconsin
Last Place of Residence Manitowoc, Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Previous Residence Postal Code 54220
Age 89
Birth Date 09 Nov 1919
Death Date 18 Jan 2008
"United States Social Security Death Index"
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(1919 - 2008)
Anton R. Tollefson, age 88, of 4132 S. 26th St., Manitowoc, died on Friday morning, Jan. 18, 2008, at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers.
Tony was born on Nov. 9, 1919, in Manitowoc, son of the late Anton and Josephine (Hein) Tollefson. Tony was a veteran of the U.S. Army Motor Pool Division during World War II. On Sept. 26, 1953, he married the former Adeline Hettmann at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. She preceded him in death on Aug. 21, 2007. Tony was employed at Aluminum Specialty of Manitowoc, and then at A.H. Stock Manufacturing of Newton until his retirement in 1991. He was a member of the Manitowoc Knights of Columbus Council 710, and also a member of the Manitowoc Chiefs Semi Pro Football team in the 1950s. Tony was also an active volunteer at Peter's Pantry.
Survivors include three daughters and a son-in-law: Karen and Mark Klein; Debra Ann Tollefson; and Donna Lee Tollefson, all of Manitowoc; three grandchildren: Brenna Klein and her fiance, Brad Martell; Jesse Klein; and Laura Klein; four great-grandchildren: Ayden, Lundyn, Loik and Koen; and an expecting great-grandson: Lyrik. Also surviving are sisters-in-law and a brother-in-law: Celia and Virgil Skrepenski, Manitowoc; Clarence Hettmann, Mesa, Ariz.; and Alice Tollefson, Mishicot. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. Tony was preceded in death by three brothers: Eugene, Oliver and Kenneth.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 21, 2008, at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. John Schuetze, with burial at St. Peter's Cemetery, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall, Manitowoc, from 10 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 21, 2008, until the time of service at 11 a.m.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
The family wishes to especially thank Aurora Medical Center 3E staff for their comforting care they provided for Tony, especially to Kari, his daytime nurse, and Kathy, his nighttime nurse, who was also with him and his family when he passed away. Tony was a loving father and grandfather who was always ready to help his family in anyway he could. He enjoyed fishing and gardening in which he took special pride in growing his prize tomatoes. He also loved working on his wood projects in his workshop, where he made many special items for family and friends.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wis., Saturday, January 19, 2008 pg. 3
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Anton R Tollefson
Death • United States Social Security Death Index
Name Anton R Tollefson
Middle Name R
State Wisconsin
Last Place of Residence Manitowoc, Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Previous Residence Postal Code 54220
Age 89
Birth Date 09 Nov 1919
Death Date 18 Jan 2008
"United States Social Security Death Index"
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