Anthony David Fronk (“Tony”), born on February 27, 1948, in Hillsboro, WI, went to his eternal home on July 5, 2025. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Sandra; daughters, Jayne and Jennifer (Joy) Islam; and granddaughters, Zoe, Savannah, and Bella. He is also survived by his sisters, Monica Verbsky, Mary Lou (Ken) Bohlman, and Bette Roberts; sister-in-law, Carol; and brother-in-law, Richard Housner. Tony was a cherished uncle and friend to many. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Jessica; parents, Adolph and Hazel (Reed) Fronk; brothers, Leo and Chuck (Nancy); brothers-in-law, Leo Verbsky and Kent Roberts; mother- and father-in-law, Alice and Ernest Housner; and sisters-in-law, Sharon (Housner) Eastman and Janice (Haenel) Housner.
Tony graduated from Hillsboro High School and briefly attended college in Platteville, WI, after which he was drafted into the Army in 1968. He proudly served in Vietnam, where he dedicated himself to the country he so deeply loved until his honorable discharge in 1970. Upon returning home, he proposed to his high school sweetheart Sandy Housner, and the rest, as they say, is history.
Tony was a risk taker by nature, always up for trying something new even if he had no idea how to do it. This fearlessness was reflected in the wide variety of careers he had throughout his 77 years. One of his first jobs was driving a milk truck around the Hillsboro area with his friend Dudley (and he had some terrific stories about those times!). He later drove semi for Nemec Trucking and worked for Kickapoo Oil, where he was fortunate enough to work alongside some of his closest friends. He then went on to work for Merrick Foods before buying a grocery store in Kendall, WI, where he also became a butcher. After that, he spent some time at the John Deere dealership in Hillsboro and also worked for Dairyland Auction out of Elroy.
Next, Tony spent over 20 years at Kwik Trip as a district supervisor. When he moved on from there, he stayed true to his adventurous nature and tried his hand at a variety of occupations, most of which he mastered. They include area supervisor for Cenex, stock market ventures, lawn maintenance for Common Grounds Lawn & Landscaping, truck driving for a few different companies, track maintenance at Canterbury Park in the summer, and snowplowing at the Minneapolis Airport in the winter.
In the midst of the last five jobs, he retired about three times but was never one to remain idle for long.
He loved riding his motorcycle, spending time with his family, and driving the RV he and his wife picked out together. Some of his greatest fulfillment came from giving back, by mentoring men at Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge and ministering in prisons throughout southern Minnesota. At home, he enjoyed taking care of his lawn and doing projects around the house, and he never missed a chance to celebrate a birthday or special moment. He showed his love through simple, thoughtful gestures and was always intentional about spending quality time with his family.
Tony will be remembered for his quick wit, love of family, and deep-rooted faith in Jesus. He had a rare ability to bring joy and put people at ease, leaving a lasting impression on everyone who crossed his path.
We ask that you remember Tony not for the day he left us, but for the way he lived his life.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, July 11, 2025, at Celebration Church, 16655 Kenyon Ave., Lakeville, MN 55044.
-Visitation: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- Service: 12:00 p.m.
A burial will follow at a later date at Champion Valley Cemetery in Yuba, WI
