Anthony “Tony” Gliniecki, age 69, of Waupaca, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2017 at U-W Hospital in Madison after a courageous battle with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis.
Tony was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on June 28, 1947, a son of Anne Budiac and the late Albert Gliniecki. He married Jean Peterson on Sept. 19, 1981 at Northland Lutheran Church in Iola. Tony was a loving husband, father, son, grandfather and brother. He was employed at Fox Valley Auto Auction, where he enjoyed his coworkers and customers. He was an avid outdoors man and loved spending time hunting, fishing and following the Packers. Tony was larger than life and had an infectious personality. He enjoyed making people laugh and will be missed by everyone.
He is survived by his wife, Jean Gliniecki; mother, Anne Gliniecki; children: Barbara Gliniecki, Kenneth (Lisa) Gliniecki, Andrea (Evan) Hagen, Adam Gliniecki; grandchildren: Anthony, Tiffiany, Kelsie, Maggie, Sophia, Bryce, Kaylie; great-grandchildren, Kaleb and Sophie; brother, Robert (Ricky) Gliniecki. He is also survived by aunts uncles other relatives and friends.
A Memorial Service will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church in Waupaca at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 25th with Reverend Dione Miller officiating. Memorial Visitation will be held Saturday 9-11:00 a.m. at the church. Register Book and online condolences may be sent by visiting www.voiefuneralhome.com. Voie Funeral Home in Iola is serving the family.