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Ralph Tobiassen Obituary
RALPH ELLIOTT TOBIASSEN (Age 82)
On Thursday, March 15, 2012, of Rockville, MD. Beloved husband of Betty L. Tobiassen; father of Dawn (Robert) Worley, Brett (Bridgette) Tobiassen and Wayne (Erika Van Woerkom) Tobiassen; grandfather of Kristin Worley, Daniel, Eric (Alex), Patrick and Brett Tobiassen, Jr. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Sunday, March 18, 2 to 4 p.m. where funeral service will be held on Monday, March 19, at 1 p.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, Montgomery County Unit, 801 Roeder Road, Suite 800, Silver Spring, MD 20910.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Ralph Tobiassen
Frank Magnanelli
March 19, 2012
I offer my sincere condolences to the Tobiassen Family. Ralph was my first ASAC, too, at WFO when I was a young, new Agent. I cannot write it any better than Ron Lizotte did. I could actually see Ralph in my mind back at WFO as I read. While he often sternly referred to me as mere "pin on a map," he always found a way to motivate me and make me feel proud of my accomplishments. Ralph knew he worked all of us hard but he also knew he was setting the foundations of our success. My the Lord bless him and all of you.
Kelly & Dawn Colt
March 18, 2012
Dear Brett & Bridgette and the entire Tobiassen Family. Dawn and I wish to send our sincerest sympathy, and prayers in this time of mourning. Sorry that we are unable to attend but our thoughts are with you all.
Bruce Knipe
March 18, 2012
Dawn and Family -
My deepest sympathy for your loss. I remember Ralph as a warm man, always smiling, pleasant and very friendly. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this trying time.
Chauncey Reich
March 17, 2012
I worked for Ralph circa '78-'79 WFO. Tough but fair! May the good Lord bless and keep you.
Ron Lizotte
March 17, 2012
Ralph was my first Agency boss, ASAC at WFO. I fondly remember him standing at the door of his office, looking over his glasses at the new WFO agents who might be in that day, seeing someone (often me) who cought his interest, motioning with his index finger for that Agent to come into his office for a "discussion" of a particular case. For a new agent attempting to show his/her best, it was reminescent of being called into the principal's office :). He was a good teacher who inspired me to subsequently become an ASAC. Assuming that I ultimately make it to Heaven, I wouldn't be surprised to see him at the gate, looking over his glasses and again motioning me to see him in his office. May Our Lord comfort his family during the coming months.
Barbara Dennis
March 16, 2012
Wayne and Family:
Words are hard to find during this difficult time. Please know that my prayers are with you and your family.
Grady Vickers
March 16, 2012
We remember Ralph very fondly from Phi Sig and the University of Maryland and seeing him occasionally at the Agency over the years. Our deepest sympathy to the family.
Nancy & Grady Vickers
Mark Dempsey
March 16, 2012
Brett and Bridgette,
My condolences and sympathies during this difficult time for you and your family.
Cheryl Knipe
March 16, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you through this sad time. Hold dear the memories of a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend. I will always remember the times we chatted and laughed at Dawn & Bob's house and the visits to Betty & Ralph. All my love Cheryl Knipe
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