Robert "Bob" Toncar
October 07, 2011
Bob Toncar passed from this life on October 7, 2011, after a two-year battle with lung and bone cancer.
Visitation will be held at All Saints Catholic Church, Des Moines, Iowa, on Tuesday, October 11, 2011, from 6 to 8 p.m., with a 7:30 p.m. prayer service. Mass of Celebration will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the church, with burial to follow at Glendale Cemetery.
Bob was born June 9, 1932, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Anton and Elizabeth Toncar. After graduating from Des Moines Technical High School in 1950, he proudly served as a member of the military police in the United States Air Force for four years, stationed in the United States, Saudi Arabia, and Newfoundland.
Bob retired after almost 35 years with Meredith Corporation, where he worked as an electrotype corrector and was a proud union member.
Bob will be greatly missed by his wife of 29 years, Irene Moon-Toncar of Pleasant Hill, Iowa; children, Barb (Glen) Juhl of Garner, Iowa, Cathie (Ted) Quimby of Forest City, Missouri, Robert (Rhonda) Toncar Jr. of Des Moines, and Jim (Terri) Toncar of Dallas Center, Iowa; step children, Diane (Wilbur) Wilson, John Moon (Pam Ogg) all of Des Moines, Jim Moon of Altoona, Iowa, and Jeff (Tina) Moon of Bondurant, Iowa; twenty three grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; his loving sister, Betty Lou Catrenich of Urbandale, Iowa; and five nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother-in-law Leo Catrenich.
Bob enjoyed woodworking, crossword puzzles, and classic western, military, and science fiction TV, and movies. He will be remembered for the love he had for his family, and his sense of humor.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be directed to Mercy Hospice or the American Cancer Society.
Online condolences may be directed to:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Karen Civitate & Family
10/11/2011
My love, thoughts and parayers are with all of you!
Peace to you Mr. Toncar. You will be missed!
Karen Civitate & Family
Jo Ann Moon
10/11/2011
Dear Irene and family, I am sad to read of Bob's passing, he was a nice man and fun to be around. I have alot of good memories of him. I has to be hard for you all at this time but Bob is out of pain and that he is with God. My prayers go out to you all. Jo Ann
Keith & Judy Eubank
10/11/2011
We were so saddened to hear of the passing of Mr. Toncar. (We didn't know him personally, but know Rob Jr., who is such a wonderful person in every way.) Our hearts go out to you, Rob, and to all of your family. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Cindy Scieszinski
10/09/2011
I was very sorry to hear of Bob's passing. Although I didn't know him well, I could tell he was a very nice man. I will miss seeing him at birthday parties for my nephew and his great-grandchild. I will keep all of you in my prayers.