Anthony "Tony" W. Muhlenburg, Sr.

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Anthony “Tony” W. Muhlenburg, Sr, 63 , of Aledo, died suddenly on September 27, 2026, in rural Aledo. Visitation is Thursday, October 1st from 9 AM to 12:00 PM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Private family burial will be in Aledo Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Muhlenburg family for an animal/wildlife rescue memorial to be established later.

Anthony Wayne Muhlenburg was born on March 8, 1963, in Moline, Illinois to Kenneth W. & Priscilla (Litwiler) Muhlenburg. He was a 1981 graduate of Aledo High School. Tony married the love of his life Sue Miller on February 10, 1987, in Aledo, Illinois. They welcomed three children.

Tony grew up farming alongside his father and brother for many years eventually his son joined alongside. He continued his love for agriculture: tiling and doing dirt work projects along side his son TJ, for the remainder of his years. He treasured teaching his grandsons all about equipment, how to run it, and which “brand” was best. Tony also served as road commissioner for Perryton Township in Mercer County.

In his spare time, Tony could often be found at a dirt track. He fell in love with racing watching his dad race stock cars. Soon he began his own racing career, collecting many wins at the speedway racing the 08 stock car. Later finding his love for the track again following alongside his grandson’s racing careers. He also enjoyed watching NASCAR, especially the Hendrick Motorsports drivers. Tony also followed the Kansas City Chiefs. Tony enjoyed making new friends and reminiscing on memories with lifelong friends. He always loved enjoying silly moments with his kids as well.

Tony spent many hours on the mower, frequently took on new projects, and loved relaxing in his recliner. He spoiled his canine companions—Koda, Koach, and Kya—as well as his special feline friends, Tipsy and Piper.

Those left to cherish Tony’s memory include his wife, Sue; children: Stephanie & Andrew Dexter, T.J. & Chelsee Muhlenburg and Katelyn Muhlenburg; grandchildren: Payton, Cash, August and Aceyn; his mother, Pid Kenney; mother-in-law, Wanda Miller; siblings: Kenny & Cheffony “Peach” Muhlenburg and Robin & Dave Mital. Also surviving are countless other family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Muhlenburg, step-father, Donnie Kenney, and father-in-law, Jack Miller.