Anthony “Tony” Roark of Jefferson, South Dakota lost his battle with cancer on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center in Sioux City, Iowa at the age of 62.
Tony was born on June 4th, 1957 in Grand Junction, CO, the son of Alvin & Freda (Becker) Roark. He graduated from West High School in Sioux City in 1975. He married Michaeleen Reed on October 25, 1975 and they were devoted to each other for 44 years raising two children and three grandchildren.
Tony was dedicated to his chosen hometown of Jefferson, serving as City Council President, a volunteer firefighter, and a Jaycee. He was an active member and officer of the Southeast South Dakota ABATE chapter and championed motorcyclist rights in Pierre. For 22 years, he was a Right of Way Technician with the Iowa Department of Transportation.
His passions were many and worthy, including woodworking, motorcycling, civic activism, and his commitment to his family and community. Tony never knew a stranger and will be sincerely missed by many.
He is survived by his wife, Michaeleen, his son, Anthony Bruce, daughter-in-law, Nicki; a son-in-law, Arnie, and his grandchildren, David Anthony, Lauren and Matthew, his sister, Barb (Jerry) Ahrens, and in-laws, Marianne and Jim Morey, grandcat, Bubbles, and countless family and friends.
Tony was preceded in death by his father, Alvin Bruce; his mother, Freda Mae; his brother, Michael Bruce, and father-in-law, Leo Francis Reed.
[Source: Kober Funeral Homes]
Tony was born on June 4th, 1957 in Grand Junction, CO, the son of Alvin & Freda (Becker) Roark. He graduated from West High School in Sioux City in 1975. He married Michaeleen Reed on October 25, 1975 and they were devoted to each other for 44 years raising two children and three grandchildren.
Tony was dedicated to his chosen hometown of Jefferson, serving as City Council President, a volunteer firefighter, and a Jaycee. He was an active member and officer of the Southeast South Dakota ABATE chapter and championed motorcyclist rights in Pierre. For 22 years, he was a Right of Way Technician with the Iowa Department of Transportation.
His passions were many and worthy, including woodworking, motorcycling, civic activism, and his commitment to his family and community. Tony never knew a stranger and will be sincerely missed by many.
He is survived by his wife, Michaeleen, his son, Anthony Bruce, daughter-in-law, Nicki; a son-in-law, Arnie, and his grandchildren, David Anthony, Lauren and Matthew, his sister, Barb (Jerry) Ahrens, and in-laws, Marianne and Jim Morey, grandcat, Bubbles, and countless family and friends.
Tony was preceded in death by his father, Alvin Bruce; his mother, Freda Mae; his brother, Michael Bruce, and father-in-law, Leo Francis Reed.
[Source: Kober Funeral Homes]
Anthony “Tony” Roark of Jefferson, South Dakota lost his battle with cancer on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center in Sioux City, Iowa at the age of 62.
Tony was born on June 4th, 1957 in Grand Junction, CO, the son of Alvin & Freda (Becker) Roark. He graduated from West High School in Sioux City in 1975. He married Michaeleen Reed on October 25, 1975 and they were devoted to each other for 44 years raising two children and three grandchildren.
Tony was dedicated to his chosen hometown of Jefferson, serving as City Council President, a volunteer firefighter, and a Jaycee. He was an active member and officer of the Southeast South Dakota ABATE chapter and championed motorcyclist rights in Pierre. For 22 years, he was a Right of Way Technician with the Iowa Department of Transportation.
His passions were many and worthy, including woodworking, motorcycling, civic activism, and his commitment to his family and community. Tony never knew a stranger and will be sincerely missed by many.
He is survived by his wife, Michaeleen, his son, Anthony Bruce, daughter-in-law, Nicki; a son-in-law, Arnie, and his grandchildren, David Anthony, Lauren and Matthew, his sister, Barb (Jerry) Ahrens, and in-laws, Marianne and Jim Morey, grandcat, Bubbles, and countless family and friends.
Tony was preceded in death by his father, Alvin Bruce; his mother, Freda Mae; his brother, Michael Bruce, and father-in-law, Leo Francis Reed.
[Source: Kober Funeral Homes]
Tony was born on June 4th, 1957 in Grand Junction, CO, the son of Alvin & Freda (Becker) Roark. He graduated from West High School in Sioux City in 1975. He married Michaeleen Reed on October 25, 1975 and they were devoted to each other for 44 years raising two children and three grandchildren.
Tony was dedicated to his chosen hometown of Jefferson, serving as City Council President, a volunteer firefighter, and a Jaycee. He was an active member and officer of the Southeast South Dakota ABATE chapter and championed motorcyclist rights in Pierre. For 22 years, he was a Right of Way Technician with the Iowa Department of Transportation.
His passions were many and worthy, including woodworking, motorcycling, civic activism, and his commitment to his family and community. Tony never knew a stranger and will be sincerely missed by many.
He is survived by his wife, Michaeleen, his son, Anthony Bruce, daughter-in-law, Nicki; a son-in-law, Arnie, and his grandchildren, David Anthony, Lauren and Matthew, his sister, Barb (Jerry) Ahrens, and in-laws, Marianne and Jim Morey, grandcat, Bubbles, and countless family and friends.
Tony was preceded in death by his father, Alvin Bruce; his mother, Freda Mae; his brother, Michael Bruce, and father-in-law, Leo Francis Reed.
[Source: Kober Funeral Homes]
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