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William Tooker Obituary

TOOKER William R. "Bill" Tooker, 65, of Grandview Heights, October 9, 2006 at Mt. Carmel Hospital. Retired comedy writer for radio. Survived by wife, Marie; daughter, Mollie Tooker; son, Will Tooker; sisters, Mary Katherine Tooker and Antoinette "Toni" Seigla; faithful companion, "Chase." The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the DEYO-DAVIS FUNERAL HOME, 1578 W. First Ave., Grandview Heights, where a memorial service will be Thursday 10 a.m. Private interment. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Columbus Public Schools Special Olympics, 2571 Neil Ave., Columbus, OH 43202.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Oct. 10 to Oct. 11, 2006.

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Mollie Tooker

October 22, 2006

My father was an unusual man with an odd way of showing his affection to those around him he loved the most. "Don't do anything stupid," was the advise he always gave to me. So I pass this on to you all, don't do anything stupid!!

John Seigla

October 14, 2006

Marie and Mollie:
So sorry to hear about "Uncle Took's" death. I just got back from playing softball in St. George, Utah today. I know how much Bill loved sports and playing baseball in the past. I told my teammates how he played in the senior baseball league and travelled sometimes to do so.
Again, I am so sorry for your loss.

Softball John(Jack)

Margie (was Wilson) Straiko

October 12, 2006

Tooker Family...so sorry to hear of your loss. Tyler told me this morning that Molly left a voice mail for him about her father's passing. May God grant you peace and healing. I know Bill will be missed by many whose life he had touched.

Jane Penwell

October 12, 2006

Bill and Jack were unique, unusual and slightly odd, but I really like that in a person. I miss them both and would love to be able to hear their scathing comments on life in general and laugh out loud.

Gloria Pados-Irwin

October 11, 2006

I am so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find peace in the memories of the time you shared together.

October 11, 2006

To Mrs. Tooker, Our prayers are with you and your family. May God give you peace during this time. From Jedd Hultin, John Ledford, and Brenda Johnson-Williams at Monroe M.S.(E.D. Program)

Troy Lambert

October 10, 2006

You will be remembered for more than the laughs you've given us.

Alex Seigla

October 10, 2006

Aunt Marie & Cousin Mollie, my condolences. Uncle Took, I hope you are at peace.

Stephanie Seigla

October 10, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Meka Barringer

October 10, 2006

My first memory of Bill was seeing him pull up at Neil Avenue with his enormous friend Chase. They both had hair flying and grins on their faces. They were adorable. He will be missed.

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