ANTHONY GOHDE

ANTHONY GOHDE

     Anthony “Tony” Ross Gohde, 63, of Columbia City, IN, formerly of Beloit, WI, Neillsville, WI, and Alma Center, WI, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Majestic Care West Nursing Home. He was born May 28, 1959, in Edgerton, WI, to Rosella Burlingame and the late William Gohde. He graduated from Black River Falls High School in Black River Falls, WI, in 1977. Tony was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army. 

     Tony worked his way from the bottom of the company all the way to manufacturing engineer at Warner Electrical Alcoils where he worked for over 39 years. He married Carol Luedtke in Neillsville, WI, Dec. 16, 1978. Tony enjoyed scouting, fishing, hunting, brewing beer, camping, golfing and woodworking. For 16 years, Tony and Carol camped at Manapogo in Orland, IN. Tony liked to play Euchre and Cribbage.

     Along with his mother, Rosella Burlingame of Black River Falls, WI, Tony is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Carol Gohde; sons Anthony A. Gohde of Aspen, CO, and Craig W. (Nurvy) Gohde of Gypsum, CO; special son Chad Carlson; grandchildren J.D., Caroline, and Gabriel; siblings Russ (Beth) Gohde of Tennessee, Raymond Gohde of Wisconsin, Cindra (Bob) Starck of Idaho, Mary (Marlin) Mashin of Wisconsin and Rebecca (Paul) Peterson of Wisconsin; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. 

     Along with his father, William Gohde, he was preceded in death by his brother, Rick Gohde.

     Upon Tony’s wishes, please enjoy a toast of a really good beer. Tony’s final resting place will be in Colorado near his family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family in care of his wife, Carol Gohde.