Anthony Bontrager

Anthony David Bontrager (age 14) the youngest of 11 children was born on February 11, 2002 to Henry and Ida Bontrager.  On December 11, 2016, at approximately 1 P.M., he was tragically killed in a weather related auto accident.

Anthony loved constructing things with Legos, playing on his Wii, free-hand drawing, tinkering with electronics, spending time with his large family, spoiling his cat "Charcoaldoilious." wearing oversized clothes, playing in the snow, fishing with his nephews, doing magic shows, and making people laugh.  He spent hours building a variety of original models out of spare toy pieces.  Anthony was also known for his numerous facial expressions and corny sense of humor.  With an apple in his hand and a smirk on his face, he was always cracking jokes, regardless if it was appropriate for the situation.  Never one to sweat the small stuff, he constantly reminded his family not to take problems too personally, saying, "It's not a big deal, guys."  His tender heart and humor endeared him to his family, making him a favorite uncle to his nieces and nephews.

Anthony, you finally got to do something before the rest of us- get a hug from Jesus!

Anthony is survived by his parents Henry and Ida Bontrgaer of Ovid, MI, sister Torah “Ruth” Bontrager of Fort Worth, TX, sister Rachel (Jason) Coblentz of Karlsruhe, ND, brother Alvin (Barbara) Bontrager of Fort Worth, TX, brother Joseph (Bethany) Bontrager of Ovid, MI, sister Regina (Joseph) Miller of Minot, ND, brother Martin (Deborah) Bontrager of St. Johns, MI, sister Rosellen Bontrager of Domincan Republic, sister Juliane Bontrager of Ovid, MI, brother Lewis Bontrager of St. Johns, MI, brother William Bontrager of Ovid, MI, grandfather Eli Helmuth of Vesper, WI, 5 nephews; Daryn, Karlin, Justin, Dylan and Cody and 3 nieces Kara, Alexis and Annie Jo.  Anthony was preceded in death by his paternal Grandparents and maternal Grandmother.

Visitation will be held on Friday, December 16, 2016 from 2-8 P.M. with family present from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M. at Grove Bible Church 6990 E. Price Road, St. Johns, MI 48879.  Funeral Services will be held at Grove Bible Church, St. Johns at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, December 17, 2016, with Pastor Birt Cooper officiating.  Burial will take place at South Ovid Cemetery, St. Johns, MI.

Memorial Contributions may be made to God's Little Children 2512 N. Shepardsville Road, Ovid, MI 48866.  Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, Michigan.