Union Grove – Anthony T. DeFord, age 49, passed away at his residence on July 1, 2020. He was born on October 21, 1970 in Appleton, WI to Rodney and Kathy (Nee. Schreiter).

He was an excellent cook and made everything taste good. Anthony loved listening to Grateful Dead and enjoyed camping at Bong State Recreation Area with his wife, Tammy. Animals were another passion of his and will be missed by his dogs, Charlie and Seven, and his cats. He will always be remembered as a happy go lucky guy, especially by Tammy, which he always made her laugh and smile. He will be dearly missed.

Anthony is survived by his loving wife, Tammy; children, Johnathon Hipp and Rasheena DeFord; granddaughter, Evelyn Hipp; half-siblings, Paulette Garces, Nick DeFord, and Yvette Nevarze; Tammy's siblings, Toby Mueller, Kathy Schumann, and Troy Mueller; mother, Kathy DeFord; Tammy's parents, Martin (Butch) and Sharon Mueller.

He was preceded in death by his dad, Rodney and half-brother, Peter DeFord.

Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, July 11, 2020 from 2-4 pm. Memorial services will follow at 4 pm.