Henry Tonar
July 23, 1930 - October 30, 2014
Obituary
Tonar, Henry “Hank”
MONONA/MINOCQUA-Henry “Hank” Tonar, age 84, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2014, at home with his family by his side. He was born on July 23, 1930, in Cudahy, Wis., the son of Larry and Bessie Tonar. He married Constance Hass on Feb. 14, 1953, in Milwaukee. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Hank and Connie started Hallmark Drywall in 1972, in Madison, and together they were in business until their retirement. They spent their retirement years summering in Minocqua and wintering in Arizona and Florida. Hank enjoyed his hobbies of Bocce Ball, woodworking and golf. At his 50th high school reunion he told friends his greatest accomplishment in life was “surviving, raising five daughters”. Hank is survived by his daughters, Karen (Rick) Grosse of Madison, Patti (Gary) Hellenbrand of Waunakee, Lori (Tim) Julson of Stoughton, Jayne (Bob) Lindauer of Verona, and Kathleen Tonar of Milwaukee; grandchildren, Adam (Emily) Grosse, Jason (Julie) Grosse, Ali (Curtis) Daggett, Megan (Kilby) Willenburg, Lindsey (Joe) Gilbert, Jamie and Kelsey Hellenbrand, Ashley, Andrew, and Katie Julson, and Danielle and Tyler Lindauer; and 14 great-grandchildren. Hank is further survived by his brothers, Bob (Mary Ann) Tonar and Charles (Doris) Tonar; sisters Emily Landgraf and Betty Jane Kramer; and many cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Connie, his parents and parents-in-law, Bill and Lee Hass; brother, Edward Tonar; sister, Alice Ross; and nephew, Dave Tonar. A memorial mass will be held at ST. JAMES CATHOLIC CHURCH, 1128 St. James Court, Madison, at 3 p.m., on Monday, Nov. 10, 2014, with Monsignor Thomas Baxter presiding. Visitation will be held at the church from 1 p.m. until the time of the service on Monday. A luncheon will be served after the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to UW Carbone Cancer Center and Agrace HospiceCare. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Funeral & Cremation Care
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Events
Visitation
Mon Nov 10, 2014 @ 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM CDT
Good Shepherd Catholic Parish at the St. James Church (Madison) • 1128 St. James Court, Madison, wi null
Service
Mon Nov 10, 2014 @ 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM CDT
Good Shepherd Catholic Parish at the St. James Church (Madison) • 1128 St. James Court, Madison, wi null
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cheryl soleway
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Jayne, Bob and to all your family, our thoughts are will you during this bittersweet time of deep loss mixed with deep gratitude for a wonderful life. We enjoyed reading of your father's life and "surviving" five daughters... big smile...the memory lives on. Our condolences, the Soleway's.
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Kathy Ernst
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To all the girls of Hank Tonar. We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this very difficult time.
Love,
Pete & Kathy
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Kristen Lemke
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To all of Hank's daughters: I am very sorry to hear of your father passing away. I got to know him from the times he would stop in at the office. He and I always had a blast giving each other a "hard time." Many times I had to stop him from snatching the basket of candy from off of my desk and trying to walk out with it! Every year, at the end of the year, he would bring me a bottle of wine for "putting up with him" as he called it. I am not sure now if any of my customers will keep me on my toes the way he did, and I will miss that, and I will miss him. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you in this difficult time. Sincerely, Kristen Lemke (State Farm, Minocqua)
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Joe Tennessen
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Hank...When I first met you at Crosstrails Restaurant in 1992 I thought you were a little different. As I got to know you I found that to be true.... only in the sense that you truely cared about people and were always ready to help if you could. Your dry sense of humor will be missed by all who knew you. Rest in Peace my friend.
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Karl Horwath
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To Hank's family, my condolences and I believe that he is happy again now that he is with his wife.
I as well as the rest of 'the guys' from McDonald's in Minocqua will miss you because you always kept us
interested with your dry sense of humor and wit. You acted like such a tough guy, but I knew better.
May you rest in peace.
Karl Horwath
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Marie Lefebvre
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To Hank's family,
I just received the very sad news of Hank's passing. He was the best neighbor anyone could have. Always willing to give a helping hand. I knew he was always there to help but didn't bother anyone.
I had the pleasure of meeting Connie also and have fond memories of her giving tons of candy to my grand-daughter when she visited.
I will always remember fondly both your parents.
Love and courage to you all,
Marie Lefebvre
(His upstairs neighbour in Florida)