William Tobin

William A. "Bill" Tobin, devoted husband to Mabel for 63 years until her passing in February 2015, father and grandfather, age 89, of Tennyson, passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 28, 1926, the son of F. Rickert and Bertha (Pluemer) Tobin. Bill enlisted in the United States Army in 1944, serving in the Philippines until his honorable discharge in 1946. On May 7, 1951, he married Mabel Udelhofen at Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Dickeyville. Together they raised four children. Bill was employed at John Deere Dubuque Tractor Works for 34 years, retiring in 1984. He was also a charter member of the VFW Post No. 5276 of Potosi, a Village of Tennyson board member from 1972 until 1998, and a member and officer of the Catholic Knights Branch 42 for over 50 years. Bill was a "die hard" Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bears fan his entire life (now the Cubs will have a little help to get to the World Series). He loved the outdoors, especially fishing and hunting on the Tobin farm that has been in the family since it was homesteaded in 1841. Bill's greatest joys were spending time with his family and his grandchildren, watching their sporting events, "tinkering" in the garage (there was nothing he couldn't fix or rivet together), having morning coffee with his Roadhouse buddies and Friday afternoons at Haverlands.

Those living to pay tribute and remember his wonderful ways are his four children: Rick (Kelly Bartell) Tobin, Tom (Pat) Tobin, Karla Tobin Leiser, Lori (Henry) Langkamp, all of Potosi; his grandchildren: Craig and Alison Tobin, Carl Leiser, Mitchell, Jacob, Sophie Langkamp, William Rickert Tobin, all of Potosi; Krista (Brian) Langkamp Hancock, Emily Langkamp, of Dubuque, IA; his sister, Marie (Carl) Vogelsberg, Tennyson; sister and brother-in-law: Stella Timmerman, Kieler; Wilfred (Junie) Udelhofen, Cassville; many other relatives and friends.

In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his wife Mabel; siblings: John (Pauline) Tobin; Marvin (Emily) Tobin; Erma (Walt) David; brothers-in-law: Ralph Udelhofen; Merlin (Ruth) Udelhofen; Milt Vogelsberg; and Walt Timmerman.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Wednesday, April 27, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Tennyson with Father Richard Leffler officiating. Burial with military honors was in St. Thomas Cemetery, Potosi. Family and friends called on Tuesday, April 26, 2016, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the church and on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until time of services at the church. In lieu of plants and flowers, Bill would appreciate memorials given to SS Andrew-Thomas Catholic School. Martin Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Potosi is assisting the family.

"See ya Pardner"