Dwight L. Tothero

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Dwight Tothero Obituary

DECATUR - Dwight L. Tothero, 76, of State College, formerly of Decatur, Ill., died Saturday, October 25, 2008, at Mount Nittany Medical Center. Born Aug. 11, 1932, in Harrisburg, he was the son of the late Harry and Jennie Lanning Tothero. On Aug. 25, 1956, he married Carolyn Spengler, who survives. Dwight graduated from William Penn High School in Harrisburg in 1950. He earned a Bachelor of Science from Penn State in 1954 and a Master of Science from Syracuse University in 1964, both in Mechanical Engineering. He served in the U.S. Air Force as a Captain. He was the Vice President of Engineering and Quality Control of the Borg Warner York Automotive Division and continued with its successor company Zexel, for 5 years, retiring in 1992. Prior to that, he worked for Carrier Corp. in Syracuse, N.Y. Dwight was a member of the State College Presbyterian Church and was an ordained Deacon and Elder. He served as past president of the Central Illinois Penn State Alumni Chapter, the Centre County Penn State Alumni Chapter, the University of Illinois Dad's Association, and the Penn State Women's Volleyball Booster Club. He was a past board member and treasurer of the Millikin University Parents Association in Decatur, Ill. and the Decatur YMCA. He was a member of the State College Kiwanis Club, the Penn State Alumni Blue Band, the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, and Woodland Owners of Centre County. Along with his wife, Carolyn, he is survived by three sons, Kenneth Dwight Tothero and his daughters, Lauren and Sierra, of Austin, Texas; Gregory Keith Tothero and his wife, Jennifer, and their daughters, Sarah and Grace, of State College; and Steven Paul Tothero and his wife, Emilie, and their daughters, Katherine and Madeleine, of Hamburg, N.Y. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m.Wednesday, October 29, 2008, at Koch Funeral Home, 2401 S. Atherton St., State College, Pa. A memorial service will be 2 p.m. Thursday, October 30, 2008, at the State College Presbyterian Church with Reverend Dr. Charles J. Curley officiating. Burial will be in Boalsburg Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the State College Presbyterian Church, 132 W. Beaver Ave., State College, PA 16801, or to the Penn State Blue Band, 101 Blue Band Building, University Park, PA 16802. Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at www.legacy.com/herald-review/Obituaries.asp

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Published by Decatur Herald & Review on Oct. 29, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Dwight Tothero

11 Entries

Asaji Hosoi

November 5, 2008

Carolyn and Family,
Dwight had been very kind and friendly to me all the time. I will miss him. Asaji Hosoi(Central Il Penn State Alumni Association Chapter member now living in Japan).

Judy Garee

October 31, 2008

Carolyn -It was with great sadness that I learned of Dwight's passing after just seeing both of you at Homecoming. We've met through your friendship with the Graham's and have come to appreciate all you and Dwight have done in the past to support the Central Illinois Penn State Alumni Chapter. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult and sad time.

Dave Thomas

October 31, 2008

Carolyn and family,

On behalf of the Central Illinois Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association, I offer our condolences. Dwight will be missed. Many of us knew Dwight as a charter member of our chapter and a true Penn Stater. He made a positive impact on all of us.

Dave

Melissa Tothero

October 31, 2008

We wish so much that we could have been there with all of the family.

With much love from the "Texas Totheros,"

Melissa, Lauren and Sierra

Jill Anderson and Syd Brown

October 29, 2008

Dear Carolyn and family.

We were saddened to hear about Dwight's passing. Unfortunately we are out-of-town and cannot attend his service, but please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

With sympathy,
Jill Anderson and Syd Brown

Dave/Pat Bearint

October 29, 2008

Carolyn and Family. We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Dwight, your dear husband,Steve's,Greg's, and Kenny's father,grandfather, and our friend. We pray you will find comfort in the wonderful memories that you all have. Love,Pat & Dave Bearint - Decatur,Ill.

Andrew & Diane Moore

October 29, 2008

Dear Carolyn,

We were saddened to hear of Dwight's passing. He had a generous spirit, and meant so much to everyone. You and your family were truly blessed to have had Dwight in your lives these past years.

Jim Meister

October 28, 2008

Dear Carolyn we are out of town baby sitting for the week and just heard of Dwights passing. We saddened but you should take strenght in being surrounded by friends and family.

He was a very good man and we will miss him at sporting events and shopping at Wegman's
Our thoughts and prayers are wit you nd your family. Jim and Janet Meister

Richard & Joanne Swartzell

October 28, 2008

Dear Carolyn,

We are deaply saddened by the passing of Dwight, your dear husband and our very good friend.

Please, accept our heartfelt sympathy at this very difficult time in your life. We pray that you will find confort in the wonderful memories that you and Dwight shared together thru your lifetime.

With love,

Dick and Joanne Swartzell

Don & Kitty Hackenberg

October 28, 2008

Carolyn & Family,
We are so sorry to hear of the death of Dwight. You are in our prayers. We remember the good times we had square dancing.

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