Tobias "Toby" Hanford

Tobias "Toby" Hanford obituary, Wausau, WI

Tobias "Toby" Hanford

Tobias Hanford Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Mid-Wisconsin Cremation Society - Schofield on Feb. 16, 2026.
Tobias "Toby" Hanford, 47, passed away peacefully at Wausau Aspirus Hospital on Friday, February 13. He was born March 1, 1978 in Rensselaer, Indiana to Daniel and Caroline Hanford.

He graduated from Calumet High School in Calumet, Michigan. He moved to the Wausau area shortly after graduating high school. In his younger years he loved to play basketball and golf. He was an avid culinary enthusiast, sports fan and loved the Indiana Hoosiers, San Antonio Spurs, Miami Dolphins, and Chicago White Sox.

He was preceded in death by his father, Daniel, his grandparents, and numerous aunts and uncles. He is survived by his mother Caroline Hanford, brother Cody "C.J." (Mary) Hanford, various aunts and uncles along with numerous close friends.

According to his wishes, there will be no memorial service. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes you donate to the Marathon County Humane Society.

Family and friends may leave words of remembrance at MWCS.WS

Mid-Wisconsin Cremation Society is assisting the family.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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February 19, 2026

Heidi Stangl posted to the memorial.

February 17, 2026

Debbie Lang posted to the memorial.

February 17, 2026

Pam Hoffman posted to the memorial.

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Heidi Stangl

February 19, 2026

My sincere condolences to Toby's family.
I am happy to have had the pleasure to work with Toby.
He always talked lovingly about his cats and his deep interest in golfing.
He was a kind man and was fun to work with. My heart broke at the news of his passing.
He will truly be missed.
Sending prayers to the family to help during this difficult time.

Debbie Lang

February 17, 2026

My sincere condolences to Toby's family. He was a very kind and friendly guy. I had many wonderful conversations with Toby at Marathon Cheese. He will definitely be missed.

Pam Hoffman

February 17, 2026

My sympathy to Toby's family. I enjoyed working with him at marathon cheese.

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