William "Bill" J. Toman

William “Bill” J. Toman, age 86, of Cazenovia, WI, formerly of Maywood, IL, died Friday, September 4, 2015 at Schmitt Woodland Hills in Richland Center, WI. He was born on July 14, 1929 in Maywood, Illinois the son of Jerome & Elizabeth (Landa) Toman. On October 8, 1955 he married Kathleen “Kay” Grotz at Hillside, IL. Our Dad, William (Bill) Toman was born and raised in Maywood, Illinois where he chose with our Mom, Kathleen (Kay) to raise their eight children, Troy, Linda, Betsy, Jim, Kathy, Jane, Jerry and Mark. Early on they instilled in us their love of nature by taking us to Starved Rock where we hiked, built dams in the streams, and went camping to Wisconsin and Wyoming. That love still lives in all of us. Christmases were very special with piles of gifts under the tree. New board games were always included which we spent all day playing. The food was beyond good with tons of cookies to eat! Dad it seemed always had plenty of toys that needed putting together. After forty years as a printer, Dad retired at the age of 58. He and Mom headed to a farming valley outside the town of Richland Center, Wisconsin. He loved being surrounded by trees, watching deer walk through the yard, and birds fly to their feeders. Dad had a great sense of humor and loved to laugh. His eyes would light up if he could get you to laugh too. He was an avid reader particularly liking anything about World War II. He was a Cubs fan, an Indy 500 racing fan and loved country music. He loved the many dogs he and Mom had over the years where it seemed the dogs always got the last bite of whatever it was he was eating. Dad had a unique palate when it comes to food, loving such things as cranberries, Tabasco, anything lemon, 'Noodles' and Mom's German potato salad which he would often put between two pieces of white bread as a meal. He had a sweet tooth for ice cream and cookies which he clearly passed down to all of his children. Dad proudly told his doctor less than two weeks prior to his death that he had eight children. He listed them by name and said he loved each one of them equally. We love you too Dad, more than words could possibly ever express. We have been so blessed to have you all these years to share in our lives. You will never be forgotten. Dad passed away at the age of 86 surrounded by his family, just short of his and our Mom's 60th wedding anniversary. May he rest in peace. Survivors include his wife Kay Toman of Cazenovia, WI; 8 children, Troy (Nancy) Toman of Bradenton, FL, Linda (John) Nordin of Naperville, IL, Betsy Toman of Naperville, IL, Jim Toman of Wheaton, IL, Kathy (Ron) Shimanek of Land O Lakes, FL, Jane Toman of Cazenovia, WI, Jerry Toman of Illinois, Mark (Jennie) Toman of Carol Stream, IL; 7 grandchildren, Nicole, Kelley, Jackie, Amanda, Christopher, Samantha, and Lindsey; 2 great grandchildren, Nataleigh and Paul; a sister, Suzanne Edwards of Plainfield, IL; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral Services will be held at 4:00 PM on Friday, September 11, 2015 at the Clary Memorial Funeral Home with Pastor Craig Peach officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday at the Clary Memorial Funeral Home from 1:00 PM until the time of service at 4:00 PM. In LIEU of FLOWERS memorials can be made to the Carolyn (Coy) Anderson Fundraiser. Checks can be made out to Carolyn Coy Anderson and be mailed to: Kay Toman, 13370 Soules Creek Drive, Cazenovia, WI 53924.

William "Bill" J. Toman

July 14, 1929 - September 4, 2015