Anthony Pelikan
July 12, 1929 – October 13, 2024
No public services are planned. Memorial contributions may be given to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, in c/o the funeral home.
Obituary
Age 95 of Portage passed away on Sunday afternoon, October 13, 2024. Tony was born in Kalamazoo, on July 12, 1929, the son of John and Thelma (Surdick) Pelikan Sr. Tony worked for many years in the hydraulic and pump manufacturing business at Hydreco. He was a great outdoorsman and liked hunting and fishing. He loved working with wood. He was an avid sports fan who enjoyed softball and bowling and was a loyal fan of the Detroit Lions, Tigers and Red Wings. He also cheered for the University of Michigan Wolverines. In his spare time he loved to travel and spend time up North at his cabin which he built himself. Tony is survived by his siblings, Richard Pelikan, Bobby Pelikan, Janet Cady, Mary Ellen Jones, Carol (Robert) Carr; Nephew and honorary son, Steve (Angie) Iocca. As well as several nieces and nephews; and countless friends. Tony was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Johnny Pelikan and Jimmy Pelikan; sisters, Violet DeYoung, Frances Bolle, Pauline Bullis.
we are saddening for your lost. He will be remembered for the things that brought to his family.
I grew up around Tony and the Pelikan family. They were the best. It has been so many years since I have seen any of them, but I think of them often as they impacted my life in ways I will never forget. I remember Tony watching Mrs. Pelikan teaching my mom to make cabbage rolls (the right way) and I still use this recipe to this day. There are so many memories I will never forget. Rest in Heaven, Tony.