Antonio Jay Thomas Dondlinger, age 32, a resident of Kiel, left his earthly home to his heavenly home on Sunday, July 19, 2020, in Chilton.

Antonio was born on December 26, 1987 in Minneapolis, MN. He is the son of Leo and Christine Dondlinger. Antonio attended Waconia High School in Waconia, MN and graduated with the class of 2008. He continued his education and spent one year in transitional college before working in a sheltered workshop. Antonio was employed for the last five years at the New Hope Center in Chilton where he joyfully rode the bus to work every morning. He always wanted to become a bus driver, he loved his stuffed animals and animated characters. Antonio never met a stranger and always liked to get to know people. He had a great love for music and dancing. Antonio's greatest love was Jesus, his faith was simple but profound.

He is survived by his father and mother, Leo and Christine Dondlinger, Kiel; his sister, Chrystal Amanda Rose Dondlinger, St. Paul, MN; maternal grandmother, Edith Hargrave, Iowa City, Iowa; many aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends and buddies who made Antonio's prayer list daily. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, William Hargrave and his paternal grandparents, Michael and Catherine Dondlinger.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 25, 2020 at Connection Church, 1445 North Rapids Road, Manitowoc. Officiating will be Rev. Chris Gilbert. Visitation will be Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. at Connection Church.

In lieu of flowers memorials would be appreciated in Antonio's name to New Hope Center in Chilton or Camp Evergreen in Sheboygan. Online condolences to the family may be sent to www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com

The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, North 11th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.