Dwayne Joseph Toelle was born on November 11, 1935 to Frank and Clara (Moody) Toelle in West Point. He attended Guardian Angels school through the 8th grade before returning home to help his father farm. In his teenage years, Dwayne also helped Frank Fillmer with his farm. On November 15, 1955, he was united in marriage to Lois English in West Point. In 1955, Dwayne started working for the Cuming County Public Power District where his work ethic earned him several promotions. After 43 years, he retired from CCPPD and worked for Bracht Feedyards. Dwayne then started his dream job working for Nebraska Veterinary Services in their warehouse.
Dwayne was involved with the Jaycees, Izaak Walton League, and Cuming County 4-H Sheep Division. He and Lois were instrumental in starting the West Point Exotic Bird Auction and were also in charge of the children’s barnyard at the Cuming County Fair. Dwayne had a passion for all animals and especially loved his laying hen chickens. He loved conversing with friends at the fair and with the farmers at work. Dwayne could be found at the Baron Pet Cemetery helping with projects and keeping up the grounds with his friend, Bob Wostoupal.
Survivors include son Joel of Granite Falls, WA; daughter Jill Toelle of West Point; grandson Jamie Toelle of Long Beach, CA; siblings Margie Kelly of Lincoln, Sally Wordekemper of West Point, Liz Diers of Fremont, Angie Mandel of Dodge, Rosie (Art) Hasemann of West Point, Joan Anderson of Fremont, Vincent (Jim) Toelle of Fremont, Doris Johnson of Fremont, and Darlene (Larry) Pabian of Omaha; sister-in-law Sharon (Norval) Utemark of West Point; and many nieces and nephews.
Dwayne is preceded in death by his wife, Lois, in 2003, parents, and brother Frankie Toelle.
We had the memorial service, and we would like to thank all the friends and relatives who payed tribute to my Dad Dwayne. The service was wonderful and I think did him proud! Loved that the minister told about his chickens and the bathroom! He loved those darn hens and hated having to get rid of them when he could no longer care for them.
He also missed his job greatly at Nebraska vet services. They treated him like a grandfather and friend. He enjoyed all the employees and vets, and especially visiting with the farmers.
I used to tell him I wasn't going to town or the fair with him anymore because a trip that should have taken a half hour took and hour or longer because he would say, " oh I ran into so and so and they wanted to visit!" Yeah I know who visited, my Dad. Seemed like he knew everyone! I guess maybe he did after working for ccppd for 43 years!
Well Dad we are keeping on keeping on, and trying to do the farm justice. No chickens for now but maybe in the future! Love you!
