Anthony "Tony" J. Wodenka, affectionately known as Uncle Tony, 94, of Niagara, Wis., passed away Saturday, October 3, 2009, at Pinecrest Medical Care Facility, Powers, Mich. Uncle Tony was born on January 17, 1915, in Lehigh, Wis. son of the late Frank and Mary (Siembob) Wodenka. He lived in Lehigh until the age of ten, when he moved to Niagara. Uncle Tony attended Niagara Public School and went on to graduate from Coyne Electrical School, Chicago, Class of 1947. He served in the United States Army during WWII from 1940, until his honorable discharge in 1945. After returning from the service, Uncle Tony worked as an appliance repairman for Montgomery Wards in Iron Mountain for 25 years. In 1972, he moved to Phoenix, Ariz. where he worked for United Airlines from 1972, until his retirement in 1980, at which time he moved back to Niagara. Uncle Tony built a home on the Menominee River and eventually passed the home on to his three Godchildren. In his spare time, Uncle Tony did maintenance work at the Four Seasons Club, Pembine, a place he called his "stomping ground." Uncle Tony loved his home on the Menominee River, his country, and his family. His hobbies were fishing, hunting, and he liked to tinker with small electronics. Uncle Tony knew how to fix just about anything, and if he didn't, he took it apart and found out how to fix it. He also enjoyed working in his garden, especially with his tomato plants, and restoring a pontoon boat with his buddy, Phil Neveau. Uncle Tony was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church, the American Legion Cretton-Tutas Post No. 136, Niagara, and the Niagara Area Historical Society. He is survived by ten nieces and nephews, Dr. Rosemary Fecteau, Raymond (Audrey) Waitrovich, Patricia Brennan, Jacqueline (Phillip) Neveau, Deborah (Ron) Hanes, Randy (Deb) Wodenka, Lenore (Fred) Neveau, Ronald (Julie) Wodenka, Pam Rohloff, Mark Eigner; many great-nieces, great-nephews, great great-nieces, and great great-nephews. Uncle Tony was preceded in death by two brothers, Frank, Bruno; four sisters, Julia, Bernice, Genevieve, Elenora; and one niece, Linda Eigner. You may light a candle in remembrance of Tony or leave a condolence for his family online at www.JacobsFuneralHomes.com The Jacobs Funeral Home, Niagara Chapel, is serving the family. Visitation will be Wednesday, October 7, 2009, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Jacobs Funeral Home, Niagara Chapel. Prayers will be offered Wednesday, 3:30 p.m. at the funeral home. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, 4:00 p.m. at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Niagara. Rev. Matt Settle and Deacon Ray Waitrovich will concelebrate. Burial will be in Niagara Cemetery.