Anthony Mathew Pelletter

OREGON -Anthony Mathew Pelletter, age 71, passed away in his sleep at home on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015. Tony was born on April 24, 1944, in Madison, to Mathew and Anna (Maggiore) Pelletter. He grew up in the Greenbush neighborhood, and was very proud of his Italian heritage. Tony attended St. Joseph Elementary School and graduated from Edgewood High School in 1962. After high school, he enlisted in the Army Reserve for four years. Tony was married to Jean Malec in 1966, and together they had two sons, TJ and Michael. In 1987, Tony married Vicky Arndt, and soon after they moved to their country home in the Town of Rutland. Tony was a self-employed public accountant in Monona, Wis. He loved his Harley Davidson motorcycles, was a dedicated Green Bay Packer fan his entire life, enjoyed ATVing and fishing for the big one. Most of all, Tony loved to tell his infamous stories of travel and adventure to anyone who would listen. Tony is survived by his loving wife, Vicky; his cherished son, TJ and his wife, Tina; his sister Madeline (Ray) Laufenberg; and his brother John (Rose) Pelletter. He is further survived by Vicky's family, a special "adopted brother" Cousin Joe, many loving nieces, nephews, and other dear family and friends. Tony is preceded in death by his son, Michael; niece, Julie Myslivy; nephew, Chris Thiel; his brother, Joe Pelletter; his brother-in-law, Dick Thiel; and his parents. Funeral services will be held at the GUNDERSON OREGON FUNERAL HOME, 1150 Park St. Oregon, at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2015. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 3 p.m. until the time of the service on Wednesday. Tony will be laid to rest at Graves Cemetery in the Town of Rutland during a private burial. We know you can now soar like an eagle. Spread your wings, Tony. Your memory and spirit will always remain in our hearts. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson Oregon Funeral & Cremation Care 1150 Park Street (608)835-3515