Anthony Cletus Kalz

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Visitation Schedule
Roller Funeral Home
Highway 5 North
Mountain Home, AR  72653
Friday, June 21, 2019
4 p.m.-8 p.m.
Service Schedule
Roller Funeral Home
Hwy 5 North
Mountain Home, AR  72653
Saturday, June 22, 2019
11 a.m.
Cemetery
Baxter Memorial Gardens
Highway 5 North
Mountain Home, AR  72654
Memorial Contributions
Hospice of the Ozarks- Hospice House
701 Burnett Drive
Mountain Home, AR  72653
I served in the Navy.
Anthony Cletus KalzI am a Veteran.

of Mountain Home,

June 11, 1920 - June 16, 2019

Anthony ''Tony'' Kalz of Mountain Home passed away peacefully in his sleep Sunday, June 16, 2019. He was born on June 11, 1920 in St Louis, MO to Anthony Kalz and Ethel Kalz and just celebrated his 99th birthday. He met his wife, Vivian E. Kalz (formerly Winter) on the playground in 4th grade and they later married when he was granted a small leave from the Navy during WWII. Together, they raised 4 children (Ron, Donna, Denny, & Richard) in the suburbs of St Louis, MO where after the war he got a job at Schluter Manufacturing. Throughout his 28-year career there, he fully automated their production line by inventing machines of his own design, which made the plant safer and more productive. Having started on the floor, he retired as Vice President of the company. After retirement, they moved to Mountain Home, AR and he spent his days working in his wood shop where, as a grandpa, he made each grandchild a rocking horse. He spent an absurd amount of time picking up the leaves and sticks in his yard and sincerely hoped that someone else is tasked with doing so in heaven. He enjoyed telling stories, visiting with family and friends, but without a doubt he was happiest, boating and fishing with his wife. He wanted his family to know that they are loved and to 'always keep the wheels down.' He was a member of St Peter the Fisherman and Eastside Baptist Church. He is survived by 3 sons: Ronald Kalz of Branson, MO, Dennis (Linda) Kalz of Baldwin, MO and Richard (Janice) Kalz of Mountain Home; 15 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; 9 great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Vivian of 73 years, a daughter, Donna Rockwell, daughter-in-law Doris Kalz, and son-in-law Ray Rockwell. Visitation will be Friday, June 21, 2019 at Roller Funeral Home from 4p.m.-8p.m… Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 22, 2019 at Roller Funeral Home with Pastor Scott Spears officiating. Interment will be at Baxter Memorial Gardens after the services. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Hospice of the Ozarks Hospice House under his name.

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Darlene Head
Lake City, FL
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Saturday, June 22, 2019

There is not enough words to describe how wonderful my Grandpa was he was truly always my favorite person. I was very blessed and honored to be his first Grandchild. He was also preceded in death by his Great Grandson Christopher Stephen Head. We will never forget you and you will be sorely missed. Love you Grandpa,

Allan/Patti Bell
mountain home, AR
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Thursday, June 20, 2019

Rick and Jan you are in our thoughts and prayers. Tony was a joy to be around. We will miss him, but praise Jesus he was saved and he is going to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!

Janet and Mike Crosley
Lee’s Summit, MO
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Tuesday, June 18, 2019

We send our heartfelt condolences to Ron, Dennis and Ricky and the families. Cletus and Vivian were always nice to us and I remember the many times of laughter. We are praying for God’s comfort and peace to be shed upon you to bless and keep you through this time of your lives 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️❤️❤️ Love to you all

Anna Mae Holland
Mtn. Home, AR
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Sunday, June 16, 2019

Rick, Jan and extended family. What a blessing it has been to be Mr. Tony’s neighbor for the last two years. I truly believe God puts us in places for his glory. Prayers for you and peace knowing that you will all be together someday! I will miss watching the yard for him doing things he shouldn’t be doing!