Anthony "Tony" Francis Bocchini, 85, passed away peacefully while surrounded by his family on Monday, October 20, 2014, at Sharon S Richardson Community Center.
Tony was born to Anthony and Mary (Giaudrone) Bocchini on May 5, 1929, in Bay View, Wisconsin. He graduated from Boys Tech in Milwaukee in 1949 and then joined the Army in 1951. During his military career, he Graduated OCS as 2nd Lt in 1952. He proudly served in the Korean War from 1954 –1956, leaving the armed forces in 1958. Tony married his loving wife of 63 years, Charline Van Der Elsen, on April 21, 1951, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. While raising his family, he pursued and received his Metallurgical Engineering Degree from the Milwaukee School of Engineering.
Tony worked at Wehr Steel and Bucyrus Erie before joining the Kohler Company in 1972. Throughout his career he was instrumental in bringing new technology to the foundry through the Herman Line, the Osborn, and the ATL. He was the VP of Metals and the General Manager of the Shanghai plant (which he worked on from the ground up) for the last 10 years of his career. After 32 years with the Kohler Co. he retired after which he spent 1 year as Acting VP of Operations for the Kohler Canac facility in Canada.
There was no one more important to Tony than his wife Char. They raised 6 wonderful children and then traveled the world together. They shared their 50th wedding anniversary and Tony's 80th birthday with the entire family in Las Vegas. He could never be surrounded enough by his kids, grandkids, great-grandkids, and granddogs. In May he celebrated his 85th birthday with his family and friends in Kohler.
Tony's love for learning was evidenced by his vast library and knowledge of languages. His work allowed him, often times with Char, to travel worldwide. He was fascinated by different cultures. In any language or country Tony was respected and admired for embracing the people and their culture. When he spent time with someone, he shared with them all of his knowledge and truly entertained them with conversation and stories.
In addition to his wife, Char, Tony is survived by 3 daughters, 2 sons, 10 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, Richard Bocchini of Philadelphia, PA; his sister-in-law, Carol (Hans) Hausmann of West Bend; and many nieces and nephews.
Tony was preceded in death by his father, Anthony Bockini; his mother, Mary C. (Giaudrone) Bocchini; a daughter Daryl (James) Miller; three sisters-in-law, Joan Bocchini, Connie Bocchini and Elaine (Neill) Boushon; and one brother-in-law, Russ Van Der Elsen.
A Memorial Mass to celebrate Tony's life will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, October 25, 2014, at St. John Evangelist Catholic Church in Kohler with Rev. Bob Lotz officiating. Burial and Military Honors will take place at Woodland Cemetery in Kohler.
Tony was born to Anthony and Mary (Giaudrone) Bocchini on May 5, 1929, in Bay View, Wisconsin. He graduated from Boys Tech in Milwaukee in 1949 and then joined the Army in 1951. During his military career, he Graduated OCS as 2nd Lt in 1952. He proudly served in the Korean War from 1954 –1956, leaving the armed forces in 1958. Tony married his loving wife of 63 years, Charline Van Der Elsen, on April 21, 1951, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. While raising his family, he pursued and received his Metallurgical Engineering Degree from the Milwaukee School of Engineering.
Tony worked at Wehr Steel and Bucyrus Erie before joining the Kohler Company in 1972. Throughout his career he was instrumental in bringing new technology to the foundry through the Herman Line, the Osborn, and the ATL. He was the VP of Metals and the General Manager of the Shanghai plant (which he worked on from the ground up) for the last 10 years of his career. After 32 years with the Kohler Co. he retired after which he spent 1 year as Acting VP of Operations for the Kohler Canac facility in Canada.
There was no one more important to Tony than his wife Char. They raised 6 wonderful children and then traveled the world together. They shared their 50th wedding anniversary and Tony's 80th birthday with the entire family in Las Vegas. He could never be surrounded enough by his kids, grandkids, great-grandkids, and granddogs. In May he celebrated his 85th birthday with his family and friends in Kohler.
Tony's love for learning was evidenced by his vast library and knowledge of languages. His work allowed him, often times with Char, to travel worldwide. He was fascinated by different cultures. In any language or country Tony was respected and admired for embracing the people and their culture. When he spent time with someone, he shared with them all of his knowledge and truly entertained them with conversation and stories.
In addition to his wife, Char, Tony is survived by 3 daughters, 2 sons, 10 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, Richard Bocchini of Philadelphia, PA; his sister-in-law, Carol (Hans) Hausmann of West Bend; and many nieces and nephews.
Tony was preceded in death by his father, Anthony Bockini; his mother, Mary C. (Giaudrone) Bocchini; a daughter Daryl (James) Miller; three sisters-in-law, Joan Bocchini, Connie Bocchini and Elaine (Neill) Boushon; and one brother-in-law, Russ Van Der Elsen.
A Memorial Mass to celebrate Tony's life will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, October 25, 2014, at St. John Evangelist Catholic Church in Kohler with Rev. Bob Lotz officiating. Burial and Military Honors will take place at Woodland Cemetery in Kohler.
Anthony "Tony" Francis Bocchini, 85, passed away peacefully while surrounded by his family on Monday, October 20, 2014, at Sharon S Richardson Community Center.
Tony was born to Anthony and Mary (Giaudrone) Bocchini on May 5, 1929, in Bay View, Wisconsin. He graduated from Boys Tech in Milwaukee in 1949 and then joined the Army in 1951. During his military career, he Graduated OCS as 2nd Lt in 1952. He proudly served in the Korean War from 1954 –1956, leaving the armed forces in 1958. Tony married his loving wife of 63 years, Charline Van Der Elsen, on April 21, 1951, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. While raising his family, he pursued and received his Metallurgical Engineering Degree from the Milwaukee School of Engineering.
Tony worked at Wehr Steel and Bucyrus Erie before joining the Kohler Company in 1972. Throughout his career he was instrumental in bringing new technology to the foundry through the Herman Line, the Osborn, and the ATL. He was the VP of Metals and the General Manager of the Shanghai plant (which he worked on from the ground up) for the last 10 years of his career. After 32 years with the Kohler Co. he retired after which he spent 1 year as Acting VP of Operations for the Kohler Canac facility in Canada.
There was no one more important to Tony than his wife Char. They raised 6 wonderful children and then traveled the world together. They shared their 50th wedding anniversary and Tony's 80th birthday with the entire family in Las Vegas. He could never be surrounded enough by his kids, grandkids, great-grandkids, and granddogs. In May he celebrated his 85th birthday with his family and friends in Kohler.
Tony's love for learning was evidenced by his vast library and knowledge of languages. His work allowed him, often times with Char, to travel worldwide. He was fascinated by different cultures. In any language or country Tony was respected and admired for embracing the people and their culture. When he spent time with someone, he shared with them all of his knowledge and truly entertained them with conversation and stories.
In addition to his wife, Char, Tony is survived by 3 daughters, 2 sons, 10 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, Richard Bocchini of Philadelphia, PA; his sister-in-law, Carol (Hans) Hausmann of West Bend; and many nieces and nephews.
Tony was preceded in death by his father, Anthony Bockini; his mother, Mary C. (Giaudrone) Bocchini; a daughter Daryl (James) Miller; three sisters-in-law, Joan Bocchini, Connie Bocchini and Elaine (Neill) Boushon; and one brother-in-law, Russ Van Der Elsen.
A Memorial Mass to celebrate Tony's life will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, October 25, 2014, at St. John Evangelist Catholic Church in Kohler with Rev. Bob Lotz officiating. Burial and Military Honors will take place at Woodland Cemetery in Kohler.
Tony was born to Anthony and Mary (Giaudrone) Bocchini on May 5, 1929, in Bay View, Wisconsin. He graduated from Boys Tech in Milwaukee in 1949 and then joined the Army in 1951. During his military career, he Graduated OCS as 2nd Lt in 1952. He proudly served in the Korean War from 1954 –1956, leaving the armed forces in 1958. Tony married his loving wife of 63 years, Charline Van Der Elsen, on April 21, 1951, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. While raising his family, he pursued and received his Metallurgical Engineering Degree from the Milwaukee School of Engineering.
Tony worked at Wehr Steel and Bucyrus Erie before joining the Kohler Company in 1972. Throughout his career he was instrumental in bringing new technology to the foundry through the Herman Line, the Osborn, and the ATL. He was the VP of Metals and the General Manager of the Shanghai plant (which he worked on from the ground up) for the last 10 years of his career. After 32 years with the Kohler Co. he retired after which he spent 1 year as Acting VP of Operations for the Kohler Canac facility in Canada.
There was no one more important to Tony than his wife Char. They raised 6 wonderful children and then traveled the world together. They shared their 50th wedding anniversary and Tony's 80th birthday with the entire family in Las Vegas. He could never be surrounded enough by his kids, grandkids, great-grandkids, and granddogs. In May he celebrated his 85th birthday with his family and friends in Kohler.
Tony's love for learning was evidenced by his vast library and knowledge of languages. His work allowed him, often times with Char, to travel worldwide. He was fascinated by different cultures. In any language or country Tony was respected and admired for embracing the people and their culture. When he spent time with someone, he shared with them all of his knowledge and truly entertained them with conversation and stories.
In addition to his wife, Char, Tony is survived by 3 daughters, 2 sons, 10 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, Richard Bocchini of Philadelphia, PA; his sister-in-law, Carol (Hans) Hausmann of West Bend; and many nieces and nephews.
Tony was preceded in death by his father, Anthony Bockini; his mother, Mary C. (Giaudrone) Bocchini; a daughter Daryl (James) Miller; three sisters-in-law, Joan Bocchini, Connie Bocchini and Elaine (Neill) Boushon; and one brother-in-law, Russ Van Der Elsen.
A Memorial Mass to celebrate Tony's life will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, October 25, 2014, at St. John Evangelist Catholic Church in Kohler with Rev. Bob Lotz officiating. Burial and Military Honors will take place at Woodland Cemetery in Kohler.
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