Anthony Godfrey

Anthony Godfrey

June 11, 1972 - January 06, 2023

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WINDSOR - Tony Godfrey, age 50, of Windsor, Wis., passed away on Friday, Jan. 6, 2023. He was born on June 11, 1972, in Wishek, N.D., the son of Ronald and Meredith Godfrey. Tony married Brandee Mosby on Sept. 13, 2003, in Valley City, N.D.

 

Tony graduated from Battle Lake High School in Battle Lake, Minn., and then went on to receive a bachelor’s degree and Doctorate of Pharmacy from North Dakota State University. He worked as a Senior Program Leader in Clinical Pharmacology at RRD International.

 

In 1999, Tony met the love of his life, Brandee, at PRACS in Fargo. His love for her was shown in the unending support he showed for her, and his firm commitment to making sure his family all loved her more than they loved him. They married in 2003 and had two beautiful children, Miles in 2009 and Anna in 2011.  

 

He was fiercely committed to his entire family, always being the biggest fan and supporter of his siblings, in-laws, nieces, and nephew. He brought warmth and joy and so much love to every family event.

 

Tony’s love for his family just slightly overshadowed his passion for sports. He was an avid fan of the NDSU Bison football team, Minnesota Vikings, and Minnesota Twins. His love for live sports included being a Vikings season ticket holder for decades and took him to stadiums and arenas around the country. His respect for the games dressed him in the home teams’ colors (unless the away team was his beloved Twins). The walls of his home and office have always been adorned in sports memorabilia, never missing a bobblehead giveaway.

 

Tony was serious about few things, but he took his hobbies very seriously. He was a fantasy football league commissioner for over 20 years. He enjoyed graphic design, making logos and designs for his friends’ and family’s projects. His love of craft beer and cocktails started with The Great Brew Tour with his friends, leading him to move to Madison to be closer to his favorite breweries.  

 

His smile, laughter, and infectious personality will be missed by everyone that ever met him.

 

Tony is survived by his wife, Brandee; son, Miles; daughter, Anna; parents; brother, Mark (Lauranna) Godfrey; sister, Karen (Chris) Godin; in-laws, Robert and Kathy Mosby; brother-in-law, Shawn Mosby; nephew, Isaac Godfrey; nieces, Maya Godfrey, Elise and Addie Godin; aunts; uncles; cousins; Kappa Psi Brothers; Wolf Hollow Family; PRACS AND AXIS family; and countless other friends. He was preceded in death by his paternal and maternal grandparents; aunt, Pat Halvorson; and uncle, Darrell Godfrey.


A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. OLAF CATHOLIC CHURCH, 615 Jefferson St., DeForest, on Friday, Jan. 13, 2023, at 11 a.m., with Father Jared Holzhuter presiding. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, and also at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the Mass on Friday.


In lieu of flowers, the family wishes that contributions be made to an education fund at Summit Credit Union (800-236-5560) for Miles and Anna. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

 

Gunderson East

Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608) 221-5420

 

 



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Dan Halvorson
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Tony was always a fantastic cousin-Dan Halvorson
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Maryann Krane
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Tony was the quintessential team member at RRD. His knowledge, expertise and of course is genuine team focus made him a treasure. Kindness was Tony. He will be so missed and will forever be in our hearts.
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Kendra
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Of having your kids and I met u with u frist time I was happy for u and you and ur family
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Sonja Lien
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Being from Underwood, I ‘knew’ Tony for many years before I got to know him when we both went to NDSCS. I will always remember talking and laughing in the dorms and seeing each other around campus. I didn’t see Tony after we both moved to other areas but have always considered Tony a friend. He was such a great, funny guy. I was so shocked and saddened to hear of his passing. My condolences to Tony’s family and numerous friends. He will be missed but his memory will live on through so many people he impacted. Sonja Lien
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Shelly (Nelson) Bormann
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My brother, Derrick Nelson, was lucky enough to be a lifelong friend of Tony's. I don't have one memory of Derrick and his friends growing up that doesn't involve Tony. I last saw him a few years ago in Battle Lake while their class was having a reunion during Wenonga Days and he called me over to talk. Truly a great individual, always hilarious, larger than life kind of person. Sincere sympathy to his entire family, peace and love to all of you, and God bless you and God bless the memory of Tony.
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Sandy and Dan Thimgan
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Tony was a delight to have as a student — fond memories of him in my choirs and special ensembles. Full of fun and a delight to know. We are saddened beyond measure to learn of his early death. We know the myriad of wonderful memories shared by family and friends will help the healing process. Blessed to have known Tony. Sandy and Dan Thimgan

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