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Anton “Tony” Alec Wicklander, age 65, of North Saint Paul, Minnesota, died peacefully surrounded by his children on May 10, 2019.  

He was preceded in death by his grandparents Anton and Lillian; parents Arthur and Leona; nephew Kenny Jay; granddaughter Ashley; former spouse, Mary Wicklander (Narow).

He was survived by his children, Shannon (Dan), Michelle (Jeff), Bobbi (Jim), Anton (Melissa), Johnny and Karin; 17 grandchildren; three great grandchildren; siblings; Arlet, Guy (Pat), Colette (Mike), Odey, Tad, Kim (Robin) and Jay; many other family and friends.

Anton’s passions were fishing, hunting, camping and Dad jokes.  He was a jack of many trades. He enjoyed passing his knowledge on to his children and grandchildren. He kept his wit until the end. He will be missed.  The family would like to thank Our Lady of Peace staff for their loving care and kindness.

Memorial Services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, June 8, 2019 at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake.  The family will greet friends beginning at 1 p.m.  Refreshments and fellowship to follow.

 In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.

Mattson Funeral Home and Cremation Services 651-464-3556 www.mattsonfuneral ­home.com

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