Union Grove – Anthony J. Brace, age 84, passed away at the Wisconsin Veterans Home – Boland Hall on October 19, 2018. He was born on March 14, 1934 in Pittsburgh, PA to parents Frank and Anna (nee. Pauer) Brace. On May 11, 1963, he married his lifelong companion, Christine Kobus, and together, raised 6 children. Anthony proudly served in the U.S. Army. He worked at Mine Safety Appliances for 35 years.

Anthony had a variety of hobbies and interests during his life. He loved music, singing, dancing, bowling, and working on cars, as well as doing his own home maintenance. Anthony was a true artist and loved to paint. He coached high school basketball and was a Pittsburgh Steelers fan.

Anthony is survived by his wife of 55 years, Christine; his children, Anthony J. (Nauvanie Xavier) Brace, Helena (Denny) O'Block, Anita J. (Angelo) DeBartolo, Joseph (Mary Lynn) Brace, Khristina (Brien) Risher, and Maria (Damien) McClinton; 13 grandchildren; brother, Frank (Shirley) Brace; sister, Angelina (Tom) Bisbey.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Charles Brace.

Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Friday, October 26, 2018 from 5-8 pm. Visitation will continue on Saturday, October 27, 2018 at St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church, 3320 S. Colony Ave, Union Grove, WI, at 9:30 am till the Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am. Full military honors will immediately follow. Burial will take place in Pittsburgh, PA.