Anthony J. “Tony” Zukaitis

Anthony J. “Tony” Zukaitis, age 71, of Fredonia, Wis., passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at Cedarburg Health Services, where he was receiving rehabilitation services after a series of health issues.

He was born on Dec. 6, 1951, in Port Washington, Wis., to Anthony P. and Mary Zukaitis (nee Andrukaitis).

He attended St Mary Catholic School and graduated from Port Washington High School with the Class of 1970.

Shortly thereafter, Tony served in the Army, mainly stationed in Germany, as a military police officer, achieving the rank of Specialist 4. He was honorably discharged in 1973.

On Oct. 16, 1976, Tony married Donna Mae Rosso of Port Washington, Wis., at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Port Washington.  They would later move to Fredonia, where they raised their two children.

Tony worked for Watersoft Inc. as a delivery driver and installer of water systems.  He later drove trucks for Cedarburg Lumber for many years until his retirement in 2007.

Family time, especially camping and four-wheeling, brought great joy. He enjoyed time spent outdoors, hunting with family and friends and having a good laugh and was known for telling a good story.

Over the years, he created woodworking projects, making furniture, trunks and other household items for family members and friends. He also built a playhouse in his backyard for his daughter and was looking forward to his granddaughter enjoying it in the years to come.

Tony was a Cub Scout leader for several years, leading his son and their friends on great learning experiences.

He was also a proud member of the National Rifle Association and the Warren Kane American Legion Post 410 of Fredonia.

He is survived by his wife Donna; his children Megan (Chris Crivello) Zukaitis of Plentywood, Mont., and Jason Zukaitis of Gillette, Wyo.; granddaughter Echo; his brother George (Vicki) Zukaitis of Port Washington; mother-in-law Mildred (the late Herbert) Rosso of Port Washington; brother-in-law Dale (Anne) Rosso of Random Lake; nieces; nephews; many other relatives and friends; and his constant companion, his dog Holly.

Tony was preceded in death by his parents, his father-in-law, his nephew Dustin Brede and his brothers-in-law David, Daniel and Larry Rosso.

Funeral services for Tony will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at St. John Lutheran Church, 824 Fredonia Ave., Fredonia, Wis. Visitation will take place from 4 to 5:45 p.m. Tuesday at the church prior to services. Military honors will take place after church services with fellowship to follow.

Memorials to the Stars and Stripes Honor Flight (www.starsandstripeshonorflight.org) or the Vietnam Veterans Association (www.vva.org) are appreciated.

Poole Funeral Home/Crematory, Port Washington, Wis., is assisting the family.

Information and condolences are available at www.poolefh.com or (262) 284-4431.