Bill Tober, a life-long resident of East Toledo, was called home peacefully on August 24, 2013, at the age of 72 years. He was born in Toledo , OH on July 10, 1941 to Henry and Dorothy (Ruffert) Tober. Bill married Sally Erdman on July 11, 1964. To this union two sons William and Donald; two daughters Julie and Sally were born. A dedicated Christian all his life. He attended the Toledo, Gospel Tabernacle from birth to early years of marriage and also serving the Lord at East Toledo Wesleyan Church. Bill graduated from Waite in 1959, where he participated in the school marching band playing the tuba. He knew that was a sure way to all of the football games. Through the years, his passion for football grew watching his sons playing for Waite or attending little league games on Saturday morning. Even with his ailment Bill was at the end zone in his wheel chair cheering Waite on in the 2012 season. Bill was a Hoosier at heart, attending many basketball and football games with his family members. In 2007 he retired from G.M. Powertrain, Toledo, with more than 35 years of service. He was associated with and a member of the East Toledo Family Center, East Side Historical Society, East Toledo Senior Center, and the Toledo Refining Company Community Advisory Panel. Left to cherish his memory is his wife Sally; children, William, Julie Harris, Donald (Amy) Tober, Sally Erdman-Tober; grandchildren, Joshua and John Harris, Kalyn and Kaleb Tober, Daniel and Robert Tober; brothers, James (Jan) Tober, Richard (Barb) Hessick, Ellen Davidson; many nieces and nephews; and his beloved dogs, Buster, Peyton, Sassy girl and Jack. Preceding him in death are his parents; Henry and Dorothy Tober; mother, Alta (Hessick) Tober; sister Mary Wulf; and brother-in-law, Bob Davidson. Thank you to grandson Josh and girlfriend Kristen Hites, for making Bills last wish come true by taking and caring for him at Beulah Beach Church camp in July. We would also like to thank, Hospice nurse Anita and Hospice of Northwest Ohio Detroit Ave. for the special care and comfort during his last days. Finally a thank you to all of his friends who called and visited him. Friends may call at the Eggleston Meinert & Pavley Funeral Home, Oregon Chapel, 440 S. Coy Road on Thursday, August 29, 2013 from 2-9 p.m. Funeral services will take place in the funeral home on Friday, August 30, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers please consider, Hospice of Northwest Ohio Detroit Ave., East Toledo Family Center, or the Waite High Alum. 'œTo live on in the hearts of others one will not die.' Unknown. Visitation: Oregon Chapel Thursday August 29 2-9 p.m. Services: Oregon Chapel Friday August 30 11:00 a.m.