July 10, 1946- May 21, 2021

Richard (Tony) Frank Antonich of Mukilteo, WA passed away May 21, 2021 at the age of 74 after a courageous battle with multiple medical problems. Richard is survived by his daughters Kelly Wilson (Mike-husband) Mukilteo WA, Tammy Rothwell, Hawaii, former wife Marge (Hayden ID) brothers Roger (Kathy-wife), Scappoose OR, Dennis (Joan-wife) Spokane Valley, WA, niece and nephews, grandchildren (6) and great grandchildren (4), aka G-Pa/Pops/Gramps. He was preceded in death by father Frank and mother Julia Antonich of Post Falls, ID.

He was born in Duluth, MN and at around age 10 his parents moved the family to the Northwest where Richard spent his childhood and adult years in Hayden Lake, Idaho. He attended Coeur D’Alene High School, and served 2 enlistments in the National Guard and served in the US Army. He was a hard worker and member of the Labor Union Local 238 prior to retirement.

Richard was a lifetime hunter, and enjoyed fishing especially with his father and brothers. He loved to tell stories of earlier days spent with family, special friends and funny stories of army buddies. Tony was generous to a “T” and would give the shirt off his back”.

Graveside Evergreen Cemetery, Post Falls, ID.