Lorenz P. “Sam” Anton Jr., of Doylestown, PA died on Thursday, January 17, 2019, at Doylestown Hospital. He was 82.

He was the beloved husband of 59 years to Frances Arcade Anton.

Born in Thief River Falls, MN, he was the son of the late Lorenz P. and Dorothy Fuller Anton and brother of the late Thomas Anton.

Lorenz grew up on his family’s dairy farm in Minnesota and had a strong work ethic both on the farm and in the classroom.  He was an exceptional student and in his senior year was offered a scholarship to study Veterinary Science; however, he declined, because he wanted to see the world.  He loved to be outdoors and was good with his hands which quickly landed him a job working as a welder on the gas pipe line and where his fellow workers gave him the nickname, “Sam”.

Sam’s work on the pipeline led him north and eventually to Pennsylvania where he met Frances and fell in love. It wasn’t long before they were married and settled in to Bucks County. He took a job with Sylvan Pools in the early 1960’s and worked with them for many years as well as other pool companies in the area before joining Penn Walt Fabricating. After retiring from Penn Walt, he decided to continue with the pool business, this time with his sons. In 1994 they started Anton & Sons Pools.

Although work was a large part of his life, his family was the most important.  He loved to cook for his family and friends but rarely used or believed you needed a recipe. He spent his free time and weekends going to his sons’ and grandsons’ hockey and football games, and even worked the sidelines as part of the chain gang to get closer to the action “n that”. His love of family and good nature will always be treasured.

In addition to his beloved wife, he is survived by his three children; Thomas Anton of Perkasie, Theresa Frekot and her husband Jeffrey of Middletown, PA, and Timothy Anton and his wife Cheryl of Doylestown, his two sisters Janice Semanko of Fargo, ND and Carol Anton-Kooyer of Dilworth, MN. He is also survived by his grandchildren; Ryan, Jarod, Dylan, Joseph and Danielle (Zach) Boyette.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing from 9:00 am until his Funeral Service at 11:00 on Friday, January 25, 2019 in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home 241 East Butler Ave. (at Sandy Ridge Rd,) New Britain, PA 18901.  His interment will be held privately. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Doylestown Health Foundation, 595 West State Street, Doylestown, PA 18901.