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Tony Garretson
1958 - 2025
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1958
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2025
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Tony Garretson Obituary
March 29, 1958 - October 4, 2025
Tony Garretson, age 67, of Ong, Neb., died Saturday, October 4, 2025, at his home.
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, October 11, 2025, at the McKown Funeral Home in Columbus. Visitation will be held Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the McKown Funeral Home.
Tony was born March 29, 1958, in Columbus, Neb., to Dennis and Bonnie (Mustard) Garretson. He grew up in Columbus where he received his education and graduated from Columbus High in 1977. Tony was married to JoDene Meyer in Columbus, Neb. He worked at various jobs including Kuhn Oil, Shupe Brothers Trucking, Far Better Feed, Garretson Equipment, and most recently as a long-distance truck driver.
He is survived by his wife, JoDene; son, Brian (Jaymie) Garretson; daughters, Brandy Garretson and Bridget Garretson; seven grandchildren, Hunter, Jesse, Gus, Gabby, Gentry, Ashly and Isabella; father, Dennis (Louise) Garretson; and siblings, Allen (Laurie) Garretson, Debra (Joe) Hanson,
He was preceded in death by his mother, Bonnie; and brother, Bruce Garretson.
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