Tony Allen Roelke, age 68, passed away at Sauk Prairie Hospital on Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022.  He was born in Lodi to the late Marvin and Catherine (Loper) Roelke.  He attended and graduated from Lodi High School graduating in 1972.  Tony enlisted in the United States Air Force and earned the rank of Sergeant.  Tony was united in marriage to Barbara Szopinski on Dec. 8, 1989; together they made their home in Merrimac.  For almost 30 years, Tony worked as Quality Control Inspector at Milwaukee Valve in Prairie du Sac.  He enjoyed fishing, boating working in his garden at home and was very particular about raising his hot peppers.  Tony also loved cheering on the Packers and Brewers, sitting around the campfire, and camping trips with family are great memories.

He is survived by his wife, Barb; children, Shelly (David) Carman, Nathan Roelke, Matthew Roelke, Cathrine Roelke; siblings, JoAnn Buchanan-Rounds and Nada (Joe) Zeimet; former wife and mother of Shelly and Nathan, Donna Rimple; he is further survived by other relatives and friends.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 3 brothers, Jack, Jerry, Gene Roelke.

A Celebration of Tony's Life will be held at 12:00 noon on Sept. 24, 2022 at Haberman Park, Lodi. A private interment will be held at 11:00 am in the Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Lodi.

Online condolences may be made at hooversonfuneralhomes.com