Antone C. ‘Tony’ Ouradnik

He was born at home on March 27, 1938, in Wilson, son to Clemence W. and Dorothy E. (Alsteen) Ouradnik. Tony graduated from Bark River Harris High School in 1957 and immediately began working at Robinson Furniture.

On Dec. 1, 1962, Tony married the former Patricia B. Kraczek at St. Francis Xavier Church in Spalding. They were blessed with three children and 62 years of marriage.

Tony was a self-employed carpenter during his career.

He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, birdwatching, and going to camp. Tony’s greatest joy was spending time with his wife and family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Among survivors include his wife, Patricia of Wilson; children Janice (Matt) Hogan of Platte City, Miss., Jeanne Kleikamp of Iron Mountain, and Joe (Renee) Ouradnik of Wilson; grandchildren Hailee (Austin), Austyn, Bradley (Ashley), Ashley (Alan), Evan (Hannah), Nathan (Macy), and Cierra; great-grandchildren Cash, Baker, Alex, Charlie, Max, Abram, Adler, Arlen, and Theo; sister Carol (Larry) Linsmeier of Menominee; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by son-in-law Ted Kleikamp; and siblings Evelyn, Jim, and Lester.

Visitation will be on Monday, Oct. 20, from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Eastern time at the Crawford Funeral Chapel in Bark River. The Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 4:30 p.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church.

Burial will be in Spalding Township Cemetery.

A message of condolence may be directed to the family by visiting www.crawfordfuneralhomes.net.

The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting the family.