Tony was born June 16th 1938 to Ethel and Jacob Balda in St. Cloud, Minnesota. He attended St. John's Cantius Grade School and completed High School at Cathedral High School in St. Cloud, Minnesota. He completd a year at St. John's University, Collegeville, Minnesota and went on to complete his military obligation in the Army activ duty and reserve porgrams. He retited after years spent in purchasing and sales. His retirement years were spent at his residence in New Hope, Minnesota and since 2002, in Tallahassee,Florida. Tony contributed in the Meals on Wheel's and Elder Care voluteer programs here in Tallahasee. His passion for golf led to him being on many of the regions golf courses. He is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Jacob and Rita Balda, respectively, his three nephews Timothy, Michael, Jeffery and niece Corinne. Tony's remains will be inurned at Florida National Cemetery, in Bushnell, Florida.