Kenneth Toebe

Kenneth W. Toebe, 80, formerly of Hayward and Rice Lake, died September 16, 2015. Kenneth was born February 13, 1935 in Woodville, Wisconsin. Kenneth earned a Bachelor of Science degree at University Wisconsin, Oshkosh, 1958; and a Master of Arts degree at Eastern Michigan University, 1966. Ken taught English at several schools in Wisconsin from 1960 until 1975. He was Chairman of the English Department of Hayward Community Schools from 1969 to 1975. He was the owner and operator of Sunset Lodge in Hayward. Ken was the vice president of Hayward Lakes Resort Association, the president of Lost Land-Teal Resort Association, a member of the advisory board Wisconsin Indian Resource Council, a member of Honor Our Neighbor's Origins and Rights New Beginnings Task Force On Indian Affairs West-Center Wisconsin. He was also a member of the parish planning board of 1st Lutheran Church. He married Carol Jean Odegard in 1981. She preceded him in death in 1993. Survivors include two sisters, Janet Marie Kakac and Betty Jane Minsky. Other survivors include nieces and nephews: Gregg Minsky, Jennifer Lynn, Ken Minsky, Jack Minsky, Natalie Parsons, Marsha Herlache and Cynthia Kakac. A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, October 2, 2015 at 11:00 at the Thompson Valley Cemetery in Mondovi, Wisconsin