ANTHONY KRUZICH OBITUARY

Anthony (Tony) Kruzich

September 30, 1946 - June 11, 2022

LARAMIE - Anthony (Tony) Kruzich, 75, of Laramie, Wyoming, and formerly of Des Moines, Iowa, and Butte, Montana, passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2022, in Denver, Colorado.

Tony grew up in Butte, Montana, and graduated from Butte High School. After high school, Tony joined the Air Force and served during the Vietnam War. During his time in the Air Force, Tony married his beloved wife, Charline (Brown), who was also from Butte.

After leaving the Air Force, Tony held several different jobs but spent most of his career working for Yellow Freight Trucking in Des Moines, Iowa. Tony adored his colleagues at Yellow Freight and loved the company's golf outings, annual picnics, and happy hours.

From a young age, Tony had a deep love for the outdoors. He spent much of his younger life camping, hunting, fishing, and four-wheeling. He taught his children and grandchildren everything he knew, instilling a love of nature and the outdoors in them at an early age.

Tony suffered several health crises beginning in his early 60s, which impacted his ability to do many of the things he loved in life, but in spite of it all, his positive attitude never wavered. He loved spending time with his family and seven grandchildren and entertained everyone with his amazing stories and hilarious jokes. Tony was definitely "one of a kind" and left a lasting impression on everyone who knew him.

He is survived by his children: Robin (Mark) Willse of Des Moines, IA, and Todd (Paula) Kruzich of Laramie, WY; his seven grandchildren; and his siblings: Caroline Pennington, and Vicki Hill.

He is preceded in death by his parents: Anthony and Laverne Kruzich and his beloved wife, Charline Kruzich.