Anthony “Tony” Ross Gohde, 63, of Columbia City, IN formerly of Beloit, WI, Neillsville, WI, Alma Center, WI passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 6, 2023 at Majestic Care West Nursing Home. He was born on 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 US 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 on December 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 TN, Raymond Gohde of WI, Cindra (Bob) Starck of ID, Mary (Marlin) Mashin of WI, and Rebecca (Paul) Peterson of WI; 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.