Anthony Merlin Smits

Male 1956 - 2017  (60 years)


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  • Name Anthony Merlin Smits 
    Born 14 Oct 1956 
    Gender Male 
    Died 12 Jul 2017 
    Person ID I495635  Little Chute Genealogy
    Last Modified 31 Jul 2018 

    Father Merlin R Smits 
    Mother Junella C Brys 
    Family ID F46815  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 Rita Carol Fiala 
    Children 
     1. Everesta N Smits
     2. Merlin Smits
     3. Joseph G Smits
     4. Rochelle Ruby Smits
    Last Modified 21 Jul 2022 
    Family ID F184528  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 2 Patricia Ann Melotte 
    Last Modified 21 Jul 2022 
    Family ID F209238  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

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  • Notes 
    • Anthony "Tony" Smits was received in glory on July 12. He was born October 14, 1956 to Merlin Smits and
      Junella (Brys). He graduated from Penning High School in 1975. Tony was committed to family, work, and
      church. Tony fulfilled his dream of owning and operating A-1 Auto Upholstery for over 40 years. He always
      said he enjoyed what he did and didn't feel like it was work. He loved to expand his artistic talents through
      woodworking, wood carving, model trains, painting, and metal millwork. He enjoyed exploring the natural splendor God
      has created through hiking and camping.
      He is survived by the love of his life, Rita Fiala, whom he married 35 years ago this September 18.
      Tony's greatest pride and joy were his children and being a "papa" to his grandchildren. His children, Mark (Jamie Joi
      Crystal, fiance) Metz, Everesta (Alex) Hannon, Merlin (Melody) Smits, Joe (Heidi) Smits, and Rochelle (TJ) Smits-
      Seemann. His grandchildren, Josiah and Desmond Smits and Zoey Smits-Seemann. Tony was the oldest of 5. He has
      one sister, Debra (Thomas) Deer, along with three brothers, Martin (Sharon) Smits, Bryan (Lisa) Smits, and Rodney
      (Ann Wheelz Brennan, significant other) Smits.
      Tony is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. The family would like to extend
      thanks to Unity hospice and the vast outpouring of love and support from family and friends.
      A celebration of life will be held at Woodland Worship Center, 760 Airport Rd, Hobart, WI 54155 on July 15th. A public
      visitation will be held from 12-4 PM, Private family time from 4-6 PM, with a public celebration service following at 6 PM.
      In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established (www.youcaring.com/tonysmits).
      Funeral Home
      Simply Cremation
      243 N. Broadway G reen Bay, WI 54303
      (920) 431-0100
      Published in Green Bay Press-Gazette on July 14, 2017