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Richard Tobias Obituary
Richard T. Tobias, 73 of Iowa City, died Sunday, November 22, 2009, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Richard was born on April 13, 1936, in Reading, Pa., to Joseph and Elizabeth (Shimkanon) Tobias. He attended Sacred Heart Preparatory School in Batavia, IL and later went on to graduate from Sacred Heart Seminary in Shelby, OH. After graduation, Richard taught junior high at Holy Cross School in Batavia, then served as the Business Manager for the Seminary through 1965. On July 18, 1970, Richard married Carol Schellenberg in Joliet, IL. Richard worked for Associates Financial Services from 1966-1981 and for Hawkeye Financial Services from 1981 until his retirement in 2000. After retiring, he continued to work part-time for Hargrave Mc Eleney from 2000-2001, Universal Cooperative from 2001-2002, and for ACT from 2002 to present. Richard was a caring man with a wonderful sense of humor. He treasured his family and the time he was able to spend with his dog Sandy. He enjoyed working part-time, volunteering for Big Brothers and Big Sisters and taking his dog to the dog park. He was an enthusiastic Iowa Hawkeye fan, an avid coin collector and a skilled handyman. Survivors: wife, Carol of Iowa City; six siblings, Dorothy Romani of Bonsall, CA, Father Joseph Tobias, MSC of Nazareth, PA, Betty (Robert) Smith of Wyomissing, PA, Frank (Susan) Tobias of Silverdale, PA, Mary Ann (Paul) Kershner of Williamsburg, VA and Joan (Joseph) Noll of Riverview Park, PA; 11 nieces and nephews and Sandy, Richards beloved dog. Richard was preceded in death by his parents. Services: A Memorial Service will be held at 1 pm on Saturday, November 28, at Lensing Funeral & Cremation Service, 605 Kirkwood Avenue, Iowa City. Visitation for family and friends will be held on Friday, November 27, from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home and from noon until service time on Saturday. Online condolences and memories may be left for the family at www.lensingfuneral.com under obituaries. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Big Brothers and Big Sisters, Missionaries of the Sacred Heart (MSC) or the Iowa City Animal Shelter. A local memorial service in Pennsylvania will be held at a later date.
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Corvino Family
November 27, 2009
Father Tobias,
Our sympathy to you and your family at this time of loss. May the good memories remain always.
Diane Bickert
November 25, 2009
To the Tobias family: We are so sorry to learn of your tragic loss. We know that your family is very close and that you will miss him so much. We know that you will find comfort in your family and those who love you. Please know that we care and offer our prayers for all of you. Sincerely, Bill and Diane (Vass) Bickert
RuthAnn Nikles
November 25, 2009
To Father Joseph Tobias and his brother's family: So very sorry for your loss. The sudden death of a loved one, is always a bet harder than when you know someone whose suffering goes on for years. Although, you need to be with your family, please knkow that your Parish grieves with them also. Ruth Ann Nikles
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