October 26, 2021 – West Bend, WI – Antonia “Toni” Margaret (nee Key) Buddenhagen, 71, passed away unexpectedly October 17, 2021.
She was born on May 23, 1950, to William Walter Key Jr. and Bernadette Theresa (nee Kohler) Key in West Bend, Wisconsin. Toni grew up in Kewaskum, Wisconsin, attended Holy Trinity Catholic School and graduated from Kewaskum High School. She married Ralph Buddenhagen, September 8, 1973, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Barton, WI.
Together they shared a love of antiquing. Toni was an employee of West Bend Company for over 40 years.
Toni was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Ralph. She is survived by her sister Mary (Paul) Beduhn of Appleton, brother Father William Key III, of Milwaukee, brother Joseph Key of Springfield, Oregon, and sister Victoria (Bruce) Towell of Kewaskum, many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends, as well as her two rescue dogs Bailey and Lahna.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 30, 2021, at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church (1025 S. Seventh Ave., West Bend, WI) with Rev. William W. Key III presiding. Visitation begins at the church from 9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Memorials in Toni’s name are appreciated to the Humane Society, Albrecht Free Clinic, or a charity of your choice.
The Phillip Funeral Home of West Bend is assisting the family.
(262) 338-2050 / www.phillipfuneralhome.com