Anton Steven "Tony" Ilg

Tony Ilg, 91, of Mount Angel, passed away on the morning of December 1, 2024, surrounded by his family. Tony was born on December 20, 1932, to Joe and Josephine Ilg in Lincoln, Nebraska, but spent most of his young years on the farm outside Mount Angel. Tony graduated from Mount Angel Preparatory in 1951. After graduation, he served in the Navy during the Korean War. Tony was assigned to the USS Orca, a seaplane tender, and the USS Kearsarge, an Essex class aircraft carrier.
Tony met Dorothy when a cousin introduced them, and they married in February 1957. Tony and Dorthy went on to have eight children. In 1997, Tony retired and spent time caring for the farm he purchased from his dad in 1970. His attention to the farm was constantly pulled away whenever one or more of the grandkids arrived to visit.
Tony was preceded in death by Dorothy, who passed away on August 22, 2024. He is survived by his brother Mike, his eight children, Steve, Duane, Dave, Paul, Larry, Ron, Jim and Janel, 21 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services for Tony will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Mt. Angel on Friday, December 20, 2024. The Rosary service begins at 11:15 a.m. and Mass at noon. The family will host a luncheon and invite everyone to share stories and memories of Tony.