Ralph “Radar” John Antone

Ralph “Radar” John Antone, 81 of Tomah passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Tomah.

Ralph was born on May 24, 1945, to Theodore and Leah (Hill) Antone while they were on their way to the hospital in a 1940 Chevrolet. He was named in honor of his Uncle Ralph H. Antone and his Grandpa John Antone.

Ralph attended Tomah Public Schools while also helping on the family farm. He later gained experience in horticulture and additional farming work, developing an appreciation for hard work and the land.

Ralph enlisted in the military alongside his good friend, Randy Mee. His love of airplanes initially led him to the United States Air Force and later to the United States Army, where he proudly dedicated 30 years of service to his country. During his military career, he earned the nickname “Radar,” a name that would stay with him throughout his life.

Ralph always had a passion for architecture and design. Following that dream, he continued his education at Western Wisconsin Technical College (WWTC) in La Crosse, where he studied interior design. He later established his own interior design business in La Crosse, allowing him to share his creativity and love of design with others.

Outside of work and his military service, Ralph enjoyed golfing with friends, hunting with the Archer Boys and traveling. He had a generous heart and genuinely enjoyed helping others whenever he could. His faith in God was an important part of his life, carrying him through many difficult times and providing the foundation for the values he lived by.

Ralph will be remembered for his dedication, creativity, generosity, love of adventure, and the faith that guided him throughout his life.

He is survived by his sister; Betty Antone of Tomah and brother-in-law, William Peters of Sparta. He further survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and good friends, Jimmie, Duane and Pete.

He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Frederick Antone, Edith Arentz and Alice Peters; nephew, Jeffrey Todd Antone; great nephew, Isaac Alan Antone.

A Visitation will be held on Friday, November 13, 2026, from 12:00 Noon until 1:00 PM at the Sonnenburg Family Funeral Home, 801 E. Monowau Street, Tomah with a burial to follow with military honors in Wood Cemetery, Township of Byron.