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Anthony D Butkovich
Feb. 22, 1963 - Feb. 22, 2025 - Tn. of Chilton, WI
Anthony D Butkovich
Tn. of Chilton WI
Anthony “Tony” D. Butkovich Jr., age 62 of Chilton, passed away on his birthday, February 22nd, 2025, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital after a brief hospitalization from complications of COPD and a broken heart. Tony was born on February 22nd, 1963, to Anthony “Tony” D. Sr. and Virginia R. Butkovich in Menominee, MI. A couple of years after his birth the family moved to WI and settled in the Brillion area where Tony loved working on cars, trucks, motorcycles or reading about flight and outer space. He loved watching Star Trek as a kid and probably gained his inspiration to join the Air Force from that show.
Tony attended and graduated from Brillion Public School in 1981. He enlisted in the Air Force upon graduation and landed at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada where he thoroughly enjoyed performing maintenance and repair on F4 Phantoms, F15 & F16 aircraft. It was during his stay in Nevada that Tony’s first-born son, Daryal, was born. After his separation from service, Tony moved back to the Brillion area and began working at Kasson Cheese where he met the love of his life and the person he could always lean on, Karen Stenz. Tony went on to have careers with Mercury Marine and Pierce Manufacturing where his attention to technical details were appreciated.
On July 8th, 1989, he married Karen M. Stenz at St. Patrick’s Parish in Maple Grove, WI. Together they raised three amazing sons, Daryal, Jake and John, helped raise two awesome grandsons, Hunter & Isaac, and fell in love all over again with the birth of his granddaughter, Maryn. Since his wife, Karen’s passing, his children and grandchildren have been the spark to keep him going, his eyes always lit up when he saw them.
Tony loved his motorcycles and snow mobiles and was happiest when he and Karen were cruising or sledding, stopping in at various spots for a warmup or cool down. In his younger days he loved to fish or just sit by the campfire and shoot the breeze as Tony could be known to “stretch a fish”!
Tony is survived by his children and grandchildren: Daryal Butkovich (Hunter and Isaac), Jake & Jackie Butkovich (Maryn), John Butkovich & Ric Watson, parents: Tony Sr. (Virginia) Butkovich; siblings: Eric (Anita) Butkovich; Sheila (Dave)VanderHeiden; Henry (Theresa)Butkovich; in-laws: Dan (Carol) Stenz, Jean (Tom) Danor, Linda Dvorak, Steve (Christine) Stenz, Sharon (Pete) Rosenow, Nancy (Ron) Woelfel, Gerry (Karen) Stenz, Ann (Tim) Knoespel; Mark (Diane) Stenz; ex-spouse: Kathleen Lietinen and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Tony is preceded in death by his wife, Karen M. Butkovich, brother in laws: Wayne Stenz; Rick Stenz; Tom Dvorak and daughter-in-law: Jolene Fhlug.
The family would like to extend a special THANK YOU to all the doctors, nurses and staff from Calumet Medical Center, St. Elizabeth Hospital, Ascension Home Health and Hospice and Calumet County Home Health and Hospice for all the treatment and care you have given me and my family.
Funeral services are currently pending; please check back for more information.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to: American Lung Association; ALS Association.org; or St. Jude.org
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Tony was a great guy and I loved talking with him about military service and motorcycles.
Bryan LeGault (Friend) 2025-02-27 22:33:45
We are so very sorry to hear about Tony’s passing! Our hearts ache tremendously for all of you! So very sorry for your loss! May you find some peace in knowing that he is with Karen again! Daryal, Jake, + John — sending our love, numerous hugs, and an abundance of prayers your way!
Emily Schneider + Eric Buechel (Family Friend) 2025-02-26 14:28:32
I was quite shocked to hear of Tony's passing. He was always such a nice guy. My sincere condolences to the family. You're in my thoughts and prayers! God bless!
Kathy Kuhn (Acquaintance/ friend) 2025-02-26 14:00:03
My heart aches for your family. Tony was the most beautiful, sweetest boy with that blonde hair. Sweetest guy. Sending my love. Aunt Sandra
Sonja..aunt Sandra (Aunt) 2025-02-26 10:31:18
I'm so sorry to hear about Tony's passing. My deepest condolences the entire family.
Patrick Krol (Family Friend) 2025-02-25 17:57:31
I am so sorry to hear of Tony's passing. We have so many fond memories of our families growing up together. Love and prayers to you all. Pamela "Beans"
Pam Krol (Family friend) 2025-02-25 09:38:28
Sheila, John and families, I am so sorry for the loss of Tony. I was shocked to see the obituary. Spent some time with him and Karen when the boys were growing up and know what a wonderful, loving couple they were. May they be united in heaven and may your family hold dear the memories you have of Tony. God Bless.
Beth A. Hauser (Co-worker/Friend) 2025-02-25 08:49:00
So sorry for your loss Tony was a great guy to work with prays for the family
Dan Reiter (Worked with Tony at Pierce) 2025-02-25 08:31:32
Daryal, Jake, John & families Our deepest condolences to you on the loss of your dad. May your memories of him warm your hearts as you care for each other.
Bill & Kris Hansen (Friends) 2025-02-25 08:29:06
So sorry for your loss. Many hugs to you an your family.
Jane an Tom Moehn (Neighbor) 2025-02-25 07:21:38
Our sincerest condolences John, Ric and the whole Butkovich family. - JR and Rich
JR (Friend ) 2025-02-24 23:15:44
From the Rank family, So sorry for your loss! May you find peace in the Lord.
Barbara Rank (Old Brillion neighbor) 2025-02-24 22:45:21
Sending caring thoughts to your family!
Judy Woelfel (New Holstein) 2025-02-24 19:47:52
Jake and family, on behalf of all of Jake's work family we express our condolences to your family in this difficult time. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Marissa Janatis (Coworker ) 2025-02-24 18:52:19
We are so sorry to hear of Tony Jr's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Cindy and Lance Ogden (Family friend ) 2025-02-24 18:40:58
We are so sorry to hear of Tony Jr's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Cindy and Lance Ogden (Family friend ) 2025-02-24 18:40:28
Tony and Virgina We are heart broken to see the passing of Tony Jr. We couldn't believe it when we read it. We are currently in Florida and plan on returning in April. 2024 was not a good year for us with the passing of Dennis, Linda's mom Joan and most recently Cal. God bless you all in this time of grief. With Love Jim & Linda
Jim and Linda Tharp (Friends) 2025-02-24 18:38:24
Iam so shocked & sad to hear of tonys passing. Omg how tragic & heartbreaking for his family. My deepest condolences. So very very hard to loose a loved one
Sylvia Robinson (Aunt ) 2025-02-24 18:33:58
Tony and Virginia, Carl and I are so sorry for you and your family’s loss of Tony. Always Cherish your memories you have and know he’s missed by all.
Carl and Cathy Butkovich (Cousin) 2025-02-24 18:28:22
Tony and Virginia. I am sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family
Scott Schuldes (Friend ) 2025-02-24 17:46:59
Sorry to hear of your Dads passing. I enjoyed knowing him the short time he lived at Chilton View estates. My prayers are with the whole family..!
Jeanne Klotz. (Friend ) 2025-02-24 16:59:54
We were happy to share our daughter Jackie with your family, just as you shared your awesome son Jake and our delightful granddaughter Maryn with us. Prayers for your loss. Ed
Ed Rollmann (Family) 2025-02-24 13:23:39
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