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1938
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2016
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William Anton Obituary
Age 77, Appleton, passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2016 at ThedaCare Medical Center. He was born on November 15, 1938 to the late Silas & Sadie (Gehrt) Anton in Embarrass, WI. Bill proudly served in the Army National Guard from 1955 - 1963. He married Rhona Piechocki on June 29, 1963 at First English Lutheran Church at which time he became a member and was an usher for 40+ years. Bill's hobbies were his family and church. He had exceptional mechanical aptitude and loved to work with his hands. Bill was an excellent Auto Technician; he retired from Gustman's of Appleton. He was very involved with home repairs and enjoyed tinkering with motors and engines. He liked to fish, hunt deer and camp.
Bill is survived by his wife of 53 years of marriage, Rhona; two daughters: Sharon (Neil) Vanden Brook, Sunnyvale, CA and Karleen (Scott) Ward, Greenville; brother: Wallace (Cathy) Anton, Embarrass, WI and brother-in-law: Jerome Smith. He is further survived by additional family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister: Eunice Smith.
A funeral service for Bill Anton will be held at 11AM, Saturday, November 12, at First English Lutheran Church, 326 E North St, with Rev. Jeff Tengesdal officiating. Friends may visit from 9AM until the time of service at the church. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established.
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Alan and Margie Hopfensperger
November 14, 2016
We are very sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
November 14, 2016
Rhona, please except our sincere sympathys; I just heard about your loss today; We wish you all the luck in the future; I know your daughters will help you through this. Your neighbors Pat and Dave Wilson (Wendt)
November 12, 2016
i'm very sadden to hear of Bill's passing , I worked with him at Gustmans . I had just talked with when I picked some LP gas tanks at the Midland service station. Since we were both retired we visited and caught on the last six years that we hadn't saw one another.
Again am truly saddened he was a great person and my sympathy goes out to the family. God
Bless
Gene Van Boxtel from sales
Sue Johnson
November 11, 2016
My Sympathy to the family of Bill,God Bless You All. Sue ( Mielke) Johnson
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November 11, 2016
I'm so sorry for your loss. It is so hard to lose someone we love in death. May our heavenly Father give you the comfort and peace that you need now and in the days ahead. John 6:40
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