Dennis Finch

Dennis Lowell “Tony” Finch, Sr., age 75, of Minong and Danbury, WI, passed away Friday, Sept. 4, 2015. Tony was born Feb. 20, 1940, in Amador Township, Chisago County, MN, to Lewis and Sarah (Clover) Finch. He served in the U.S. Navy for six years stationed on the aircraft carriers USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63), USS Okinawa (LPH-3), and USS Wasp (CVS-18). After he was honorably discharged in 1966, Tony made his home in Grantsburg, WI, where he met the love of his life, Julie Hokanson. They were married on April 19, 1969. One son, “T.J.” Dennis Jr., his dad’s pride and joy was born. While living in Grantsburg, Tony worked several jobs. He and Julie moved to Minong in 1974. Tony was employed at Link Brothers Trailer Department for many years, and then worked at Machtronic Products until he retired in 2003. Tony enjoyed working with wood and started Tony’s Wooden Creations. He created many ornaments, clocks, pictures and many other wooden items for his family and friends. He also made a crib and high chair for his niece’s dolls. Tony also enjoyed watching his beloved Packers with Julie, Jake and Melissa. He is preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, two sisters, and other family members. Tony is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Julie; and his son, T.J. Also surviving are sisters, Pat Ernest and Ruby Johnson; mother-in-law, Tootie Hokanson; his honorary daughter, Raelynn Hunter; many brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; nieces, nephews, cousins, friends; as well as his special nephew, Jake Hunter (Melissa); and special niece, Hailey Hunter. A Celebration of Life for Tony Finch will be held at 11:00 am, Thursday, September 10, 2015, at the Webster Community Center, 7421 Main St., Webster, WI, with a lunch to follow. A private family burial will be held at a later date at the Oak Grove Cemetery in Webster. Honorary pallbearers are Jerry Hokanson, Greg Hunter, Raelynn Hunter, Hailey Hunter, Jake Hunter and Melissa Huempfner. Arrangements have been entrusted with Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Webster, WI, (715) 866-7131. Online condolences may be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com.