Deputy Tony Fitzloff Funeral

Anoka County Deputy Sheriff, Tony Fitzloff, age 50, of Brooklyn Park and formerly of St. Clair died unexpectedly, January 21, 2009 at Unity Hospital, Fridley.

Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 24, 2009 at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church, St. Clair. Visitation will be from 4 8 p.m., Friday at Mankato Mortuary and will continue one hour before service at church on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.

Tony was born September 6, 1958 to Eugene A. and Ramona (Hager) Fitzloff in St. Peter. He graduated from St. Clair High School in 1976. He worked for the family business, Fitzloff Electric while going to Mankato State University where he received his B.S. Degree in Law Enforcement in 1981. He was employed in security for the Federal Building at Ft. Snelling in St. Paul and has been employed as a Deputy Sheriff for Anoka County since November 1990. He was also a defensive driving instructor for Anoka County Sheriff Department. Tony was united in marriage to Cheryl Keyes in 1984, they were later divorced. He was a former member of the St. Clair Fire Department. Tony enjoyed fishing, water skiing, and spending time at the cabin.

Tony is survived by two sons, Mike Fitzloff and Tim Fitzloff both of Brooklyn Park; special friend, Sheila Hughes of Wyoming, MN; two brothers, Bill Fitzloff and Harold Fitzloff; sister, Ellen Fitzloff all of St. Clair; former wife, Cheryl Fitzloff of Plymouth; aunts, uncles, cousins, and extended family.

Tony was preceded in death by his father, Eugene in 1981 and mother, Ramona in 2003.

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[SpiritUnlimited]

Thanks to the LEMA (Minnesota) for taking these memorable photos of Tony's funeral.

[RJBMD123]

May you rest in peace, Tony. You were one of my favorite people in Minnesota way back when we used to spend our summers there with Grandma and Grandpa Hager. I am proud to be your cousin.-- Robert J. Butler MD (Son of Dorothy Hager Butler)

[ashleyster13]

My Dad works at Anoka County...

[kellyjean89]

This is an incredible video. I knew Tony pretty well. He was an incredible and caring guy. He will be missed by many escpially my mom Kris at the Red Ox Cafe. He always called her sunshine, never by her first name. She misses him alot and often cries I feel so bad for my mom. I can't imagine the hurt for the family that lost him . Im sorry for your loss to a great guy!

Love , Kelly, and Kris Riley

[joetheski3]

Rest in Peace, shall you never be forgotten.

[jeanettekeyes]

Mike & Tim-

What an awesome video. What a great tribute to your Dad. The pain of your loss will lessen in time but you will remember forever. Our love and prayers are always with you. Grandma & Grandpa Keyes

[flightfitzy]

This is an awesome display of the love Tony received every day at his job. Now we know why he enjoyed it so.

Thank you to all the Law Enforcement Agencies for giving this to him.

Cheryl

[tolzi2]

Hi, "boys", it's Tara, your mom's cousin. I am so very, very sorry for the loss of your dad. My heart hurts for you.  Over the coming days, months, years allow yourselves to miss your dad, talk about him and seek hugs when you need them.

Love to you both; this was a beautiful video.

[coed63]

Thank you so much for this video.

I love you T, so much.

Forever in my heart.

Sheila

[cfahey871]

What a great job on this video, thank you. A fitting tribute to a great guy!