Anthony Lee Reich, 73, gained his angel wings on September 9, 2020. He was born October 24, 1946 to James and Angelina Reich in Stillwater, Minnesota. Tony grew up in Stillwater, Minnesota with four siblings, Patricia, Henry, Peggy and Steven.
In 1974, Tony moved to South Carolina where he met the love of his life, Etrulia Ann Broadwater. They were united in marriage on his birthday, October 24, 1975.
In 1976 Tony and Ann moved to Sutherland to work at Gerald Gentleman Station. In 1979 Tony became disabled from an accident at the power plant which allowed him more time with his children, hobbies and Special Olympics. Before becoming disabled Tony really enjoyed riding his Harley.
Tony enjoyed trapping, hunting, fishing, going to the stock car races, and playing cards at Rosebud Casino. Tony and his honorary brother Jay Conrad owned and operated T Bar J Trapping.
He was a great coach along with his wife Ann for Special Olympics. He loved all his athletes and they loved him as well. Quote from Special Olympic Athlete Augie Tarango- “Tony will be missed, I remember Special Olympics basketball practice, if we didn’t listen, he would make us run. I remember him saying he didn’t know anything about basketball. Tony and coach Ann coached us to five state championships for Special Olympics.”
Tony held his kids, grandkids and great grandkids close to his heart. He was by far the most unselfish person ever. He will be greatly missed, but we all know he will be there looking over us.
Tony is survived by his wife Ann of Sutherland; two sisters, Patricia Forlsblom and Peggy Dau both of Danbury, Wisconsin; daughters, Robin Deem-Culbertson (partner Beverly) of Wisconsin, Kim Streit (significant other, T.J. Hummel) of Council Bluffs, Iowa; son Mike Reich of North Platte; granddaughters, Latosha Reich, Jordan Culbertson, Madison Pacheco, and Mackenzie Streit; grandson Chase Leisure; great grandchildren, Hayden McCraney and Ariabella Pacheco; honorary brother Jack Kunzelman; many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Steve and Henry; honorary brother, Jay Conrad.
Memorials are suggested to Special Olympics. Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.
Services will be 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home. Those wishing to sign the book may do so 9:00-5:00, Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements. Services will follow all current health directives regarding COVID-19, and will be livestreamed via Adams & Swanson Facebook page for those that cannot attend.