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Anthony Joosten Obituary
Rudolph, WI - Anthony Joosten, age 90 of Rudolph, WI died Thursday, August 29, 2019 at Ascension Saint Michael's Hospital in Stevens Point, WI.
A Memorial Mass will be held 10:30 AM Saturday, September 7, 2019 at St. Philip's Catholic Church in Rudolph, WI. Father Jerome Patric will officiate the service. Visitation will be held at Church on Saturday from 8:30 - 10:30 AM, burial will be in All Souls Cemetery. Ritchay Funeral Home in Wisconsin Rapids is assisting the family.
Tony was born December 31, 1928 at St. Michael's Hospital in Stevens Point. He was raised on a farm in the Town of Carson, Portage County, WI. Tony owned and operated the family farm for many years. Tony married Viola Koller on May 7, 1957 at St. Kilian's Catholic Church in Blenker, WI, they shared 62 years of marriage. He was involved in helping with the construction and building of the Grotto Shrine in Rudolph. Tony enjoyed volunteering at the Moose Lodge in Stevens Point. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, making firewood, traveling and going to Brewers and Packers games. Tony especially enjoyed attending his grandchildren's sporting and musical events, he was very social and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
Tony is survived by his wife Viola Joosten, children: Jean (John) Pokorny, Mike (Elizabeth) Joosten, Greg (Norma) Joosten, Jane Joosten, Judy ( finance Gary Ostrowski) Joosten, Robert Joosten, Janice (Adam) Van Horn, special friend Jackie Schoenick, grandchildren: Jacob and Joseph Pokorny, Heidi and Daniel Joosten, Sarah (Alex) Plum, Mitchell (Suzanne) Joosten, Curtis and Caylee Van Horn, great-grandchild Ryker Joosten, brother Chester Joosten, sisters; Loretta Slattery, Viola (John) Thompson, sister-in-law Grace Brock and is further survived by many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his Parents, brothers: Edwards, Lawrence, Leo and Elmer, sisters; Lorraine Mras and Margaret Kitowski.
The Joosten Family would like to thank the Portage County Heath Care Center, Dr. Huff and the staff at St. Michaels Hospital for the care given to Tony.
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Tom Worzalla
September 9, 2019
Viola my deepest sympathies on your loss. Please know you are in our prayers.
September 6, 2019
My deepest sympathy to you Viola and your children. Because of a prior commitment, we will not be able to attend Tony's visitation or Mass, but will be thinking of the entire family. 62 years of marriage is a long time and lots of togetherness, so you will certainly have a huge empty place in your heart Viola. Many prayers are being said for your strength to carry on.
Mike and Kathy Moran
Myra Lucero
September 6, 2019
Rest In Peace Papa Tony, you will be missed. Our condolences to our brother Greg and all of the Joosten family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love Lee and Myra
Alan Zurawski
September 4, 2019
My sincere condolences to Viola and the entire family. I am so sorry for the passing of your husband and father.
Kathy Mrozinski
September 3, 2019
Uncle Tony will surely be missed.
Jeff Stone
August 30, 2019
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Jeff & Cyndi Stone
Linda Cardott
August 30, 2019
Our deepest sympathy.
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
We are with you in heartfelt thoughts, warm wishes and love.
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