Anthony G. "Sonny" Linskens, Little Chute, age 80, went to heaven on January 30, 2013 after a heroic battle with pancreatic cancer. Sonny was born on May 5, 1932 in Kaukauna the oldest of five children to Antone and Irma (Wiedenhaupt) Linskens. He married his sweetheart and best friend, Lois Borchardt on October 20, 1956 at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church.

Sonny was an inventory clerk at Thilmany Pulp and Paper for nearly 45 years, never having taken a sick day. He never retired from his job as a beekeeper, working for the family business Linskens Honey Farms until this past fall with his brother Eugene.

Sonny enjoyed watching Packer games with his son-in-law Jeff, especially after a big breakfast at Frank's. He was proud of his family, instilling in them the values of good work ethic and education. Sonny was proud to attend his daughter Christie's activities, from half marathons to graduation from law school and graduate school. Sonny kidded he was "one in a million" but to his family and friends, he was just that. There was nothing he would not do for his family and friends. He was the "best Dad ever."

Sonny is survived by his wife of over 56 years, Lois (Borchardt) Linskens; his daughter Christie (Jeff) Christie, Hartford; his pet friend Suzie; brothers: Eugene (Laverne) and David Linskens; and sisters-in-law: Mary Jane Gruentzel and Audrey Linskens. He is further survived by many nieces and nephews, especially his hunting buddies nephew Gene Linskens and grandnephews Augie, Travis and Jason Linskens.

He was preceded in death by his parents; father and mother-in-law Emil and Ceil Borchardt; brother Donald Linskens; sister Joyce Kelling; brothers-in-law Earl Kelling and Charles Gruentzel; and sister-in-law Betty Linskens.

Visitation will be held Monday February 4, 2013 at ST. JOHN NEPOMUCENE CATHOLIC CHURCH (323 S. Pine St. Little Chute) beginning at 2:00 p.m. until time of Mass at 4:00 p.m. The Rev. Robert Vandenberg will officiate. Committal St. John Cemetery.

We miss you and love you with all of our hearts, but you are now safe in God's arms. We know you will be watching over us like you always have.

The family would also like to thank Dr. Jack Meyer, Heather and Barb at Affinity Medical Group, Little Chute, for their kindness and concern during Sonny's treatment.