John Toft Obituary
He was born in Sandusky on May 17, 1934 to the late John and Esther (Windbeahl) Toft, Sr.
Jack was employed by Spoerr Precast Concrete for 37 years. He was hired by F. Leo Groff to run ambulance, and he became a valued member of the funeral team. Jack always held fond memories of his time spent with Leo. It was Jack's work with vaults and in the funeral home that inspired the current generations of the family at Toft Funeral Home & Crematory. He was proud to work alongside his son, Steve, at their funeral home when it opened in 1993. He lived and breathed the funeral home, and he went out the way he would have wanted, working at the funeral home.
He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Sandusky, a former dartball player and manager for Zion 5, and bowled in the Paramount Bowling League. He was a husband, father, Poppy, brother, and many things to people in his wonderful 91 years. When not working, he enjoyed the simple pleasures of a good beer or shot of whiskey, time spent with family, listening to or watching Cleveland sports teams and THE Ohio State Buckeyes, and going to casinos.
He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Alma Lou (Pocock) Toft; children, Kris (James) Stradtman, Mike (Barb) Toft, Betty Schwiefert, Steve (Jeannie Schwartz) Toft, and Kim (David) Corrado; 19 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; a great-great grandchild; brother, James (Jeanette) Toft; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Sue Lang; sons-in-law, Danny Lang and Michael Schwiefert; sister, Geraldine Ritzenthaler; and two great-grandchildren.
Friends may call on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 from 10 A.M. until time of funeral services at 12 P.M. (Noon) in Toft Funeral Home & Crematory, 2001 Columbus Ave., Sandusky. Burial will be in Meadow Green Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Zion Lutheran Church, 503 Columbus Ave., Sandusky, OH 44870. Condolences may be made to the family by visiting toftfuneralhome.com.
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