Tony R. Dole, 64, of Goddard, Kansas, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2020 at his home. He was born February 25, 1956 in Hutchinson, Kansas, the son of James R. and Lola J. (Castleman) Dole.
He worked at Martin Machine for the last 10 years in Halstead.
Tony grew up in Hutchinson and the surrounding areas. He graduated from Sterling High School with the class of 1974. He later moved to Haven, where he resided for many years until moving to Goddard where he made his home until his death.
He enjoyed fishing, hunting and watching KU basketball and the Kansas City Chiefs football. Above all, he loved spending time with his family, especially watching and cheering on his grandsons in all sports.
Tony was united in marriage to Cindy L. (Schoonover) Thompson on March 19, 1993 in Miami, Oklahoma. She survives of the home.
He is also survived by his children, Crystal (Kevin) Archer, and their sons, Quinton and Colton Archer of Omaha, NE, Zachary (Stefani) Dole and their sons, Zander and Skyler Dole of Colwich, and Melanie Dole of Goddard; brother, Bradley Dole of Hutchinson; step-mother, Pamela K. Dole; half-brother, James Dole both of Burrton; step-brother, Cliff (Jill) Dole of Virginia; and step-sister, Heidi Dole of Hutchinson.
Tony was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Scott L. Dole; and maternal and paternal grandparents.
Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at Laurel Cemetery, Haven. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m., Monday, July 13, at Ott Funeral Home, with family to greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association or Haven Baseball Club in care of Ott Funeral Home, PO Box 217, Haven, Kansas 67543.