Anthony "Tony" Salm

Tony Salm Obituary Anthony James Salm, “Tony,” joined the saints in Heaven on April 23, 2015 while visiting Arizona friends. Tony was born on September 25, 1956 in New London, Wisconsin, the ninth son and eleventh child of Gilbert and Ellen (Mattson) Salm. He was raised on farms in Stephensville and West DePere and was a great help to his parents on their dairy operation throughout his youth. He graduated from West DePere High School in 1975. As a young person, Tony was full of enthusiasm for life and was known for his strength and his mechanical and problem solving abilities. He developed great skills as a hunter and fisherman over the years. Enlisting in the army at 20 allowed Tony to both mature and enjoy tremendous adventures. Throughout his service, he was stationed in Alaska. He grew to love this wild country and chose to live there the rest of his life. Tony had a very successful career as a diesel mechanic on Alaska's North Slope in Prudhoe Bay and for the Red Dog lead mine in Kotzebue. His home was in Big Lake, just north of Anchorage. The incredible Alaskan locale allowed him to operate a halibut fishing boat, own a gold mine and engage in wild game hunting throughout the region. Tony remained a bachelor all his life but was very well connected to family and friends, particularly his mother and father. Whenever Tony came home, there was a reason for a party. He was very charismatic and everywhere he went he made life-long friends quickly and easily. Tony was especially fond of his 39 nieces and nephews and did not hesitate to express his love and care for them. He was especially mindful of those who struggled and needed a helping hand. Tony will always be remembered for his great laugh, his sense of humor and his incredible storytelling. His ability to weave a story bringing people and places to life was an amazing gift. Tony was preceded in death by his mother and father, brother, David, niece, Jennifer, and sister-in-laws, Barb and Carol. He will be dearly missed by his brothers Nicholas (Jeanette), Gilbert (Carole), Joseph (Marcia), Peter (fiancee Peggy), Victor (Lin), Christopher (Susan), Mark (Brenda) and sisters Anne (Larry Headrick), Ellen (Larry Vogels) and Rose (Robert Westbury.) He is also survived by 38 nieces and nephews and 71 great nieces and nephews. He leaves behind many loving friends, his dog, Savage and the many other strays he collected throughout his life. Visitation with the family is scheduled from 4-7 PM on Thursday, April 30, 2015 at Cotter Funeral Home, 860 N. Webster Avenue, De Pere. Tony’s brothers and sisters invite you to a celebration of his life at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 220 S. Michigan St, De Pere, on Friday, May 1st, with visitation from 9:30 AM to the start of the Christian Funeral Service at 11:00 AM. A lunch will follow at the church. Burial will take place at St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Stephensville at 3:00 PM. A memorial will be established in Tony’s name. Tony’s family wants to express appreciation to Dr. Cooney for her care and medical service to Tony. We also want to express appreciation to all of Tony’s many friends in Alaska and the world.

Reception:
The Fr. Tony Dolski Parish Center
220 S. Michigan St.
De Pere, WI 54115