Obituary
Charles C. Tobias, 83, of Albion MI went home to be with the Lord Friday, October 1, 2004.
e was born July 15, 1921, in Tracy, Cascade Co., MT to Charles and Klara (Toth) Tobias, and moved to Michigan at the age of six.
Mr. Tobias was a WWII veteran and received a purple heart after serving his country on the Pacific front for three years.
He married Ruth Bushong March 31, 1946.
She survives.
They enjoyed many years of creating a home together and partnering in their business venture, antiquing, in Shipshewana IN.
An employee of Union Steel for 40 years, Mr. Tobias took great pride in service on the union committee and as union president.
He was active in his community, serving on the Tamarack School Board and United Way Committee.
Dearly loved by his family and friends, he will be fondly remembered for his love of Sunday family gatherings, treats for his grandchildren, and his special connection to nature and wildlife that he shared with his children.
He also enjoyed gardening, berry picking, fishing with his son and son-in-law, and deer hunting with his son.
Mr. Tobias made each family member important and lived by the motto "He never knew a stranger."
In addition to his loving wife of 58 years, he is survived by two daughters, Illona (Terry) McKown and Anita (Gary) Watkins; a son, Charles (Amy) Tobias; nine grandchildren, two great grandchildren,; a sister, Helen (Tobias) Berry; and a brother, Steven Tobias.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Emma (Tobias) Plaza and beloved son-in-law Terry D. McKown.
A funeral service was held Tuesday, October 5, 2004, at 2 p.m. at J. Kevin Tidd Funeral Home, Albion MI, with the Rev. Dewayne Bagley officiating.
Interment followed at Albion Memory Garden
~~~~~
Father: Charles Tobias (1887-1958)
Mother: Klara Toth Tobias (1885-1965)
Siblings: Helen Tobias Berry, Emma S. Tobias Plaza, Steven Joseph Tobias
Children:
1. Illona B Tobias m-Terry Mckown
2. Charles Tobias
3. Anita Tobias
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Reference:
1930 Detroit Wayne Co Mi
Charles Tobias Head M 42 Hungary
Clara Tobias Wife F 44 Hungary
Helen Tobias Daughter F 16 Michigan
Emma Tobias Daughter F 14 Michigan
Steve Tobias Son M 13 Michigan
Charlie Tobias Son M 8 Michigan
1940 Eckford Twp Calhoun Co Mi
Charles C Tobias Head M 53 Hungary
Clara Tobias Wife F 55 Hungary
Helen C Tobias Daughter F 26 Michigan
Stephen J Tobias Son M 22 Michigan
Charles C Tobias Son M 18 Montana
Name Charles C Tobias
Name (Original) TOBIAS CHARLES C
Event Type Military Service
Event Date 21 Dec 1942
Term of Enlistment Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Event Place Kalamazoo Michigan United States
Race White
Citizenship Status citizen
Birth Year 1921
Birthplace MONTANA
Education Level Grammar school
Civilian Occupation General farmers
Marital Status Single, with dependents
Military Rank Private
Army Branch Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers USA
Army Component Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source Reference Civil Life
Serial Number 36415472
Affiliate ARC Identifier 1263923
Box Film Number 10795.141
Charles C. Tobias, 83, of Albion MI went home to be with the Lord Friday, October 1, 2004.
e was born July 15, 1921, in Tracy, Cascade Co., MT to Charles and Klara (Toth) Tobias, and moved to Michigan at the age of six.
Mr. Tobias was a WWII veteran and received a purple heart after serving his country on the Pacific front for three years.
He married Ruth Bushong March 31, 1946.
She survives.
They enjoyed many years of creating a home together and partnering in their business venture, antiquing, in Shipshewana IN.
An employee of Union Steel for 40 years, Mr. Tobias took great pride in service on the union committee and as union president.
He was active in his community, serving on the Tamarack School Board and United Way Committee.
Dearly loved by his family and friends, he will be fondly remembered for his love of Sunday family gatherings, treats for his grandchildren, and his special connection to nature and wildlife that he shared with his children.
He also enjoyed gardening, berry picking, fishing with his son and son-in-law, and deer hunting with his son.
Mr. Tobias made each family member important and lived by the motto "He never knew a stranger."
In addition to his loving wife of 58 years, he is survived by two daughters, Illona (Terry) McKown and Anita (Gary) Watkins; a son, Charles (Amy) Tobias; nine grandchildren, two great grandchildren,; a sister, Helen (Tobias) Berry; and a brother, Steven Tobias.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Emma (Tobias) Plaza and beloved son-in-law Terry D. McKown.
A funeral service was held Tuesday, October 5, 2004, at 2 p.m. at J. Kevin Tidd Funeral Home, Albion MI, with the Rev. Dewayne Bagley officiating.
Interment followed at Albion Memory Garden
~~~~~
Father: Charles Tobias (1887-1958)
Mother: Klara Toth Tobias (1885-1965)
Siblings: Helen Tobias Berry, Emma S. Tobias Plaza, Steven Joseph Tobias
Children:
1. Illona B Tobias m-Terry Mckown
2. Charles Tobias
3. Anita Tobias
____________
Reference:
1930 Detroit Wayne Co Mi
Charles Tobias Head M 42 Hungary
Clara Tobias Wife F 44 Hungary
Helen Tobias Daughter F 16 Michigan
Emma Tobias Daughter F 14 Michigan
Steve Tobias Son M 13 Michigan
Charlie Tobias Son M 8 Michigan
1940 Eckford Twp Calhoun Co Mi
Charles C Tobias Head M 53 Hungary
Clara Tobias Wife F 55 Hungary
Helen C Tobias Daughter F 26 Michigan
Stephen J Tobias Son M 22 Michigan
Charles C Tobias Son M 18 Montana
Name Charles C Tobias
Name (Original) TOBIAS CHARLES C
Event Type Military Service
Event Date 21 Dec 1942
Term of Enlistment Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Event Place Kalamazoo Michigan United States
Race White
Citizenship Status citizen
Birth Year 1921
Birthplace MONTANA
Education Level Grammar school
Civilian Occupation General farmers
Marital Status Single, with dependents
Military Rank Private
Army Branch Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers USA
Army Component Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source Reference Civil Life
Serial Number 36415472
Affiliate ARC Identifier 1263923
Box Film Number 10795.141
Obituary
Charles C. Tobias, 83, of Albion MI went home to be with the Lord Friday, October 1, 2004.
e was born July 15, 1921, in Tracy, Cascade Co., MT to Charles and Klara (Toth) Tobias, and moved to Michigan at the age of six.
Mr. Tobias was a WWII veteran and received a purple heart after serving his country on the Pacific front for three years.
He married Ruth Bushong March 31, 1946.
She survives.
They enjoyed many years of creating a home together and partnering in their business venture, antiquing, in Shipshewana IN.
An employee of Union Steel for 40 years, Mr. Tobias took great pride in service on the union committee and as union president.
He was active in his community, serving on the Tamarack School Board and United Way Committee.
Dearly loved by his family and friends, he will be fondly remembered for his love of Sunday family gatherings, treats for his grandchildren, and his special connection to nature and wildlife that he shared with his children.
He also enjoyed gardening, berry picking, fishing with his son and son-in-law, and deer hunting with his son.
Mr. Tobias made each family member important and lived by the motto "He never knew a stranger."
In addition to his loving wife of 58 years, he is survived by two daughters, Illona (Terry) McKown and Anita (Gary) Watkins; a son, Charles (Amy) Tobias; nine grandchildren, two great grandchildren,; a sister, Helen (Tobias) Berry; and a brother, Steven Tobias.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Emma (Tobias) Plaza and beloved son-in-law Terry D. McKown.
A funeral service was held Tuesday, October 5, 2004, at 2 p.m. at J. Kevin Tidd Funeral Home, Albion MI, with the Rev. Dewayne Bagley officiating.
Interment followed at Albion Memory Garden
~~~~~
Father: Charles Tobias (1887-1958)
Mother: Klara Toth Tobias (1885-1965)
Siblings: Helen Tobias Berry, Emma S. Tobias Plaza, Steven Joseph Tobias
Children:
1. Illona B Tobias m-Terry Mckown
2. Charles Tobias
3. Anita Tobias
____________
Reference:
1930 Detroit Wayne Co Mi
Charles Tobias Head M 42 Hungary
Clara Tobias Wife F 44 Hungary
Helen Tobias Daughter F 16 Michigan
Emma Tobias Daughter F 14 Michigan
Steve Tobias Son M 13 Michigan
Charlie Tobias Son M 8 Michigan
1940 Eckford Twp Calhoun Co Mi
Charles C Tobias Head M 53 Hungary
Clara Tobias Wife F 55 Hungary
Helen C Tobias Daughter F 26 Michigan
Stephen J Tobias Son M 22 Michigan
Charles C Tobias Son M 18 Montana
Name Charles C Tobias
Name (Original) TOBIAS CHARLES C
Event Type Military Service
Event Date 21 Dec 1942
Term of Enlistment Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Event Place Kalamazoo Michigan United States
Race White
Citizenship Status citizen
Birth Year 1921
Birthplace MONTANA
Education Level Grammar school
Civilian Occupation General farmers
Marital Status Single, with dependents
Military Rank Private
Army Branch Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers USA
Army Component Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source Reference Civil Life
Serial Number 36415472
Affiliate ARC Identifier 1263923
Box Film Number 10795.141
Charles C. Tobias, 83, of Albion MI went home to be with the Lord Friday, October 1, 2004.
e was born July 15, 1921, in Tracy, Cascade Co., MT to Charles and Klara (Toth) Tobias, and moved to Michigan at the age of six.
Mr. Tobias was a WWII veteran and received a purple heart after serving his country on the Pacific front for three years.
He married Ruth Bushong March 31, 1946.
She survives.
They enjoyed many years of creating a home together and partnering in their business venture, antiquing, in Shipshewana IN.
An employee of Union Steel for 40 years, Mr. Tobias took great pride in service on the union committee and as union president.
He was active in his community, serving on the Tamarack School Board and United Way Committee.
Dearly loved by his family and friends, he will be fondly remembered for his love of Sunday family gatherings, treats for his grandchildren, and his special connection to nature and wildlife that he shared with his children.
He also enjoyed gardening, berry picking, fishing with his son and son-in-law, and deer hunting with his son.
Mr. Tobias made each family member important and lived by the motto "He never knew a stranger."
In addition to his loving wife of 58 years, he is survived by two daughters, Illona (Terry) McKown and Anita (Gary) Watkins; a son, Charles (Amy) Tobias; nine grandchildren, two great grandchildren,; a sister, Helen (Tobias) Berry; and a brother, Steven Tobias.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Emma (Tobias) Plaza and beloved son-in-law Terry D. McKown.
A funeral service was held Tuesday, October 5, 2004, at 2 p.m. at J. Kevin Tidd Funeral Home, Albion MI, with the Rev. Dewayne Bagley officiating.
Interment followed at Albion Memory Garden
~~~~~
Father: Charles Tobias (1887-1958)
Mother: Klara Toth Tobias (1885-1965)
Siblings: Helen Tobias Berry, Emma S. Tobias Plaza, Steven Joseph Tobias
Children:
1. Illona B Tobias m-Terry Mckown
2. Charles Tobias
3. Anita Tobias
____________
Reference:
1930 Detroit Wayne Co Mi
Charles Tobias Head M 42 Hungary
Clara Tobias Wife F 44 Hungary
Helen Tobias Daughter F 16 Michigan
Emma Tobias Daughter F 14 Michigan
Steve Tobias Son M 13 Michigan
Charlie Tobias Son M 8 Michigan
1940 Eckford Twp Calhoun Co Mi
Charles C Tobias Head M 53 Hungary
Clara Tobias Wife F 55 Hungary
Helen C Tobias Daughter F 26 Michigan
Stephen J Tobias Son M 22 Michigan
Charles C Tobias Son M 18 Montana
Name Charles C Tobias
Name (Original) TOBIAS CHARLES C
Event Type Military Service
Event Date 21 Dec 1942
Term of Enlistment Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Event Place Kalamazoo Michigan United States
Race White
Citizenship Status citizen
Birth Year 1921
Birthplace MONTANA
Education Level Grammar school
Civilian Occupation General farmers
Marital Status Single, with dependents
Military Rank Private
Army Branch Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers USA
Army Component Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source Reference Civil Life
Serial Number 36415472
Affiliate ARC Identifier 1263923
Box Film Number 10795.141
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