Edward Toelkes Obituary

TOELKES WINSTON-SALEM - Mr. Edward M. Toelkes, 91, passed away August 9, 2009 at Palliative CareCenter and Hospice of Catawba Valley. He was born in Rooks County, Kansas to the late Jacob and Katherine Rempe Toelkes. Mr. Toelkes was a member of St. Leo the Great Catholic Church and was retired from Western Electric with 30 years of service. He was a member and Regional Master of the National Contract Bridge League. He was preceded in death by his wife, Constance Parkinson Toelkes; a son, Philip John Toelkes; a daughter, Jane Katherine Toelkes; a brother, Jacob Toelkes; and a sister, Mary Thummel. Mr. Toelkes is survived by his sons, David Toelkes (Jane) of Pawleys Island, SC and Philip Toelkes (Brandi) of Winston-Salem, NC; two grand-children, Sarah and Rachel Toelkes; and a niece, Carol Thummel. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, August 14, 2009 at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church with Father Alex Ayala as Celebrant. Memorials may be made to Palliative Carecenter and Hospice of Catawba Valley, 3975 Robinson Rd., Newton, NC 28658. Online condolences may be made at www.hayworth-miller.com.

Published by Winston-Salem Journal from Aug. 12 to Aug. 13, 2009.
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David and Phillip,

My family sends their condolences. May God be with you and your families at this difficult time.

Rusty Seipel

August 28, 2009

Mr. Ed was very special to me. We spent many hours visiting when Mother and Miss Connie were roommates. Since their deaths, we had kept in touch by having an occasional lunch together but more often by our Sunday night phone calls. He was a fine gentleman, and I will definitely miss him. I'm very sorry we will not be able to be at the service Friday, but we are leaving town in the morning. Please know my thoughts and prayers will be with all of you.
Dinah Reece

August 12, 2009

So sorry to read about your Dad's passing. I will miss waving to him at 7:30 am mass. He was a faithful front row worshiper. Wish I could join you at St. Leo for his service, but I will be out of town. My prayers are with you.

Ann Snelsire

August 12, 2009

I knew Ed in the Winston-Salem Engineer's Club and he was a fine gentleman and a pleasure to be with. He will be remembered and missed by our club.

George Lamb

August 12, 2009

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