- Date Of Birth: 1927
- Date Of Death: 2018
- State: Michigan
Obituary of Anton F. Deisler
Deisler, Anton F. “Tony” Sr. of Clearwater, FL formerly of Saginaw, MI passed away peacefully on Monday, June 4, 2018 in Clearwater, Florida. He was 91 years old. Anton was born on March 23, 1927 in Saginaw, MI to the late Edward G. Sr. and Bernadette (LaVeck) Deisler. While attending St. Mary’s High school, he was known as the “Golden Toe” because he drop kicked many of the teams extra points in football. Following graduation, he enlisted with the United States Navy, serving as a Corpsman during World War II. Interestingly, while providing physical evaluations to soldiers upon their return from their deployment to Okinawa, Tony looked up and saw his brother, Ed had also safely returned. Following his honorable discharge, Tony married the love of his life, Jacolyn A. “Jackie” Ottersky on June 23, 1951 at St. Mary Cathedral in Saginaw. Tony then attended Wayne State University and earned his degree in Mortuary Science.
Tony’s spirit will be deeply missed by his children: Anton F. Deisler Jr. (Marilyn) of Saginaw, Mary Jo Barrett (Daniel) of Carl Junction, MO, and Robert W. Deisler (Tamara) of Saginaw and their daughter, Allessa M. Deisler; grandchildren: Kira A. Garland (Jonathan) of Clearwater, FL, Anton F. Deisler III of Saginaw, Tavis L. Rousseau (Anne) of Crystal Lake, IL, and their children: Hannah, Ethan and Luke Rousseau; Seth F. Rousseau (Sarah) of Saginaw, MI and their daughter, Lauryn Rousseau; his sister, Bernadette (Roy) Reid of Daphne, AL; and his brother, Joseph (Gwen) Deisler of Palm City, FL.
Tony was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Jackie; brother, Edward G. Deisler; and sister, Kathryn Dambrun.
Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near. Still loved, still missed and very dear.
