Anthony Joseph Skees' Obituary
Anthony Joseph Skees, age 86, of Mt. Dora passed away on Monday, May 4, 2015. He was born December 31, 1928 in Cecilia, KY and moved to Mt. Dora in 1985 from Elizabethtown, KY. He graduated from St. Louis University in June of 1950. After graduation he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force aviation cadet program and was inducted August 11, 1950. He flew planes in the Korean War. After 4 years in the service, he became a State Farm agent and later had over 40 years of selling real estate in KY and FL. He was a member of St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church, Eustis. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Sue Skees; 6 children and 2 step-children, Regina Milnes, John I. Skees, Karen Savko, Ellen O’Brien, Susan Hermes, Stephen Skees, Deanne Gultekin, and Denise Moyer; 15 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Timothy Skees. A Memorial Mass will be held Saturday, May 9, 2015 at 10:00AM at St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church, Eustis. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Disabled American Veterans and the charity of your choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to Steverson, Hamlin & Hilbish Funerals and Cremations, 226 E. Burleigh Blvd., Tavares, FL 32778, (352)343-4444. Online condolences may be left on the Tribute Wall.
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