Anton Polzer

Anton Polzer

December 4, 2025

Anton John (Tony) Polzer passed peacefully surrounded by family on December 4, 2025.

Tony was born on September 17, 1939 in Durand, WI to Anton & Helen Polzer. He attended St. Mary's grade school and graduated from Durand High School in 1957. Tony had many adventures growing up in Durand along with his 4 brothers. They were always working on racing cars, playing softball, ice skating, snowmobiling and skiing, amongst many other activities. After high school, Tony enlisted in the Navy, which he proudly served and always loved to tell you stories of his Navy years. After the Navy, Tony returned to Durand to work at the family business, Polzer Bros., where he worked until retiring. Tony married Mary Lieffring of Durand in 1962 and together raised 5 children.

The family enjoyed many years of air boating, houseboating, camping, snowmobiling, and motorcycling. Tony loved his Harley motorcycles and up until a year ago, you'd see him cruising all over town on his Harley.

Tony is survived by his beloved children, Elizabeth, John, Christine, Jennifer, and Karl (Kayla). His 6 grandchildren, Andrew, Grace, Brayden, Bristol, Karsen, and Kamden. His brothers Dave (Kris) and Rick (Denise) , sisters in-law Jean Goodnough and Marge (Tony) Binkowski, brother in-law Mike Lieffring and many nieces and nephews. Tony was preceded in death by his wife Mary, his parents Anton and Helen, brothers Paul and Chuck, sister in-law Nancy, parents in law Gilles and Dolly Lieffring, brother in laws Pat, Tom, and Roy, and niece Sally. Tony was a very special man, he will be missed dearly.

There will be a Celebration of Life 2:00PM- Whenever Saturday, January 24, 2026 at the Durand Rod & Gun Club in Durand.

Rhiel Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Durand, is serving the family.

Condolences may be made online at www.rhielfuneralhome.com.