Obit: Jarocki, Anthony C. (1932 - 2022)

Anthony "Tony" C. Jarocki, age 89, of Withee, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, February 24, 2022 at his home in Owen under the tender care of St. Croix Hospice.

A Memorial Mass will be held on Monday, March 21, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Owen. Father Baskeran Sandhiyagu will officiate. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until time of service on Monday at the church. Military Honors provided by the Owen American Legion Post #123 and Owen-Withee Vets Club. Family and friends can watch the service live on the Maurina Schilling Funeral Home Facebook page or after the service anytime on Facebook or the website.

The Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Owen is entrusted with the arrangements.

Tony was born on March 20, 1932, the son of Bruno and Martha (Wegner) Jarocki, Sr. in Withee. As a young man, he was drafted and served three years in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict as a Communications Specialist. Tony was stationed at Fort Gordon, GA Military Base in Augusta, GA. It was there that he married his bride, Darleen Kubera on August 8, 1953. Upon his honorable discharge in 1956, Tony and Darleen purchased the farm located at Reseberg Ave, Withee. There, they raised six wonderful children. Through the years they made improvements to livestock and land. Tony was involved with several organizations including the Registered Holstein Association where he prided himself on the development of Darlan Registered Holsteins. He also served as a loan advisor for FHA, was involved with the FFA, ADA, Veterans Vocational Training, served on the board of directors for Clark Electric Coop for 37 years and was part of the team who launched the satellite division.

On Tony's retirement from the farm, he remained active in the community. He loved RVing, card playing and gaming, woodworking and golfing, saying he was working on his "loft", and always making everyone smile. After Sunday Services, Tony and Darleen would meet friends for an ecumenical breakfast. He also enjoyed reading, gardening, planting and caring for his 1500 balsam Christmas trees.

Tony loved spending time with his children and grandchildren, making them all laugh at his silly jokes.

To the end, Tony would say, "never say goodbye, always say, see you later".

Tony is survived by his wife of 68 years, Darleen; five children: Kenneth Lee (April) Jarocki, Nanci Susan Jarocki (Steve Yennior), Shelli Anne Jarocki (Randy Warmka), Roger Anthony Jarocki and Kelly Randall Jarocki; grandchildren: Hallie Steffen Gordon, Michael (Jessica) Graham, Nicholas Graham, Codey (Trista) Graham, Kendall Bredeson (Dylan) Reinhard, Aaron (Emily) Bredeson, Jonathan Demlow, Krystal (Greg) Jarocki Sowieja, Jessie Jarocki; great-grandchildren: Madisyn, Kinzley, Presley and Anistyn Graham, Cayden, Christain, Jessa and Josiah Jarocki, Ethan and Evan Sowieja. He is further survived by his siblings: Chuck Jarocki, Charlotte Reikel, Mildred (Bernard) Lyngdal, George (Sandy) Jarocki and Ginny Wegner; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his son, David Allan Jarocki and three siblings: Therese Matich, Margaret Tomczewski and Bruno Jarocki, Jr.

And, as long as we have memories, yesterday remains. As long as we have hope, tomorrow awaits. As long as we have love, today is beautiful. As long as you have God, anything and everything is possible.
Amen.