Anthony M. "Tony" Woolhouse

Anthony M. "Tony" Woolhouse obituary, Big Lake, MN

Anthony M. "Tony" Woolhouse

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Riverside Church

20314 Co Rd 14, Big Lake, MN 55309

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7

Memorial service

11:00 a.m.

Riverside Church

20314 Co Rd 14, Big Lake, MN 55309

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Anthony Woolhouse Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Homes on Feb. 20, 2026.
Memorial services will be at 11AM on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Riverside Church in Big Lake for Anthony Woolhouse, 59 of Big Lake who died suddenly on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at the St. Cloud Hospital. Pastor Skipp Machmer will officiate. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to services on Saturday at the church in Big Lake. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Big Lake.

Tony was born April 4, 1966 in Buffalo to Robert & Angeline (Wolak) Woolhouse. He owned and operated a cement contracting company for many years. Tony had many varied interests and hobbies – Bible, fishing league and tournaments; a huge MN Wild Hockey fan; mentored at Courage Kenny for a time; woodworking with barnwood building headboards, end tables etc.; he grew peppers and tomatoes; and loved baking banana bread and cookies; mowing his lawn and the occasional beer. He had a great love for family, friends and neighbors. He always had a big smile and despite being in a wheelchair, he lived life to the fullest. He was loved immensely.

He is survived by his siblings, Barb (Joe) Holland, Al (Tammy) Woolhouse, Char (Marty) Moshier, Christine Edwards, Chuck (Linda) Woolhouse, Angie (Scott) Mertens, Elaine (Kent) Mitchell, Deb Berens, Danny (Tracy) Woolhouse, Rita (Gordie) Mach, and many nieces, nephews, great nieces & nephews and great-great nieces & nephews as well as his very special friend Stacy Berning Woolhouse and his puppy Sammy, who was his constant faithful companion.

He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Adrian.

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Tammy Huls posted to the memorial.

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Beth Kurz posted to the memorial.

February 20, 2026

Adam Woolhouse posted to the memorial.

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Tammy Huls

Yesterday

My thoughts and condolences to Tony´s family.

Beth Kurz

Yesterday

My deepest condolences to the Woolhouse family & friends of Tony. He's been such a inspiration to so many, myself included. He'll be cherished in my heart for ever. Great memories & laughs will live on forever.
Go "rest in peace" my dear big brother Tony. You always felt like family to me & will continue to be.
Beth Kurz

Adam Woolhouse

February 20, 2026

I only had one uncle growing up who would play He-Man with me. Gonna miss you, Tony.

Phil Rondeau

February 20, 2026

Tony was one of the first guys I met when I moved to Big Lake. Set the bar pretty high right off the bat because you will not find a more genuine and thoughtful person than Tony. He was always willing to help people out whenever he could.

Wayne & Michelle

February 20, 2026

Prayers sent and our deep of sympathy for your loss. Wayne and Michelle

Deb Baker

February 20, 2026

So sorry to the entire family. He was one of the younger ones that would live life out.

Stacy Schultz

February 20, 2026

I know he will be so missed. My condolences to everyone.
Stacy (Okerstrom ) Schultz

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Upcoming Events

Mar

7

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Riverside Church

20314 Co Rd 14, Big Lake, MN 55309

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Mar

7

Memorial service

11:00 a.m.

Riverside Church

20314 Co Rd 14, Big Lake, MN 55309

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