Anthony "Tony" Resop's Obituary
Anthony Bruce “Tony” Resop, age 87, of Oshkosh passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 with his wife Barbara, his niece Jodi and nephew Rob at his side, at Mercy Medical Center in Oshkosh. Tony was born in Waukesha, WI on June 1, 1934, the son of Anthony A. “Tony” and Alice (Groll) Resop. Tony married Barbara Anne Kotloski on May 28, 1955 at St. Stanislaus in Berlin, WI.
Tony got his start as a operating engineer with C.F. Kalupa construction in Berlin, WI. He moved to Oshkosh in 1963 and then worked for Central contractors for 16 years. Then for Oscar Boldt for 5 years. Tony then worked for Super Excavators for 10 years until his retirement.
After his retirement Tony started woodcarving birds and ducks, etc. He then joined the Chippers, a woodcarving club. Later he joined the Wisconsin River Wood Carvers in Stevens Point. He received many awards and Blue Ribbons for his carving.
Tony is survived by his wife, Barbara, one sister, Betty (Dave) Grenfell of Oshkosh, one brother, Wayne Resop of Eureka, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Tony was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Sue (Jim) Dismore and sister-in-laws, Carlene Resop and Sandra Kotloski.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at 11 am at St. Jude Parish (St. Vincent Church). Father Louis Golamari will be the celebrant. Visitation will be held at the church on Tuesday from 10 am until the time of Mass. Private committal services will be held at Calvary Catholic Cemetery.
Tony's family would like to send a special thank you to the Oshkosh Fire Dept First responders, the ER staff at Mercy Medical esp Dr. Shawn Williamson, nurse Sara in the ER, also the ICU staff esp nurse Allison. Also Father Jerry Pastors for giving Tony the Anointing of the Sick.
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