Richard William Tonn
December 14, 1946 - March 03, 2011
Obituary
MADISON/NEKOOSA - Richard W. Tonn, age 64, of Nekoosa, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 3, 2011, in Wisconsin Rapids. He was born on Dec. 14, 1946, in Madison, the son of William Richard and Mildred (Grahn)Tonn. Rich married Diana R. Seboe on Feb. 8, 1969. After graduating from Waupon High School, Rich enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving two tours in Vietnam, between 1967 and 1973. After his military service, Rich joined the Dane County Sheriffs Department and served as a deputy for 24 years. He retired from the Sheriffs Department in 1997 and began his own landscaping business. In 2006, he moved to Nekoosa where he was very active with the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter No. 101. Rich enjoyed fishing, hunting and riding his motorcycle. He is survived by two daughters, Mishelle (Michael) Voss and Andrea (Michael) Sturm; three grandchildren, Nick, Brady, and Savannah; a sister, Cheryl Tonn; former wife, Diana Tonn; and girlfriend, Dorina Mercado; and many nieces, nephew, cousins and friends. Rich was preceded in death by his parents; and cousin, Ralph Tonn. A memorial service will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, March 10, 2011. Visitation will be at the funeral home from noon until the time of the service on Thursday. Inurnment will be at Highland Memory Gardens. If one so chooses, memorials may be made to Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter No. 101 of Wisconsin Rapids.
Memorials:
If one so chooses, memorials may be made to Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter No. 101 of Wisconsin Rapids.
Cemetery:
Inurnment will be at Highland Memory Gardens.
Visitation:
Visitation will be at the funeral home from noon until the time of the service on Thursday.
Service:
A memorial service will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, March 10, 2011.
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Scott Fenton
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I am proud and privileged to have known Rich. I remember that he could be kind and generous, and I loved to getting talking about something he felt strongly about. Although I thanked him once, I'd like to offer it again: Rich, thank you. Thank you for all that you gave to me by serving our country. My guess is that you sacrificed more than you could have imagined. I also want to thank you for being a father-figure in Nick's life during a time when I, his actual father, was not around very much. I know how much he loved and looked-up to you, and I was happy he had your strength and knowledge to rely on. For this, and many other reasons, you are loved and missed.
Sincerely,
Scott
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Kathy Smith
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I am sorry I can't make the memorial service. In my work with the State Public Defender, I had many opportunities to work with Deputy Tonn. He was always very caring and helpful, and made my job easier. I really appreciated him.
LH
larry g. hoover & georgia hoover
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enjoyed watching badger & packer football games with rich the past few years. also cutting wood with rich was a very special time as i learned alot from him. will miss him bunches. larry
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Ray Seeley
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I am so sorry to learn of Rich's passing. My condolences to the family.
LJ
Lisa & Tom Jeffers
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Uncle Rich,
We haven't seen or heard much of you in the recent past, but our memories of you are fond and fresh in our minds and hearts. You were a hard worker and always willing to help us out when needed. May you be at peace. Love, Tommy & Lisa