Contributions to the tribute of Merlyn "Toby" L. Storlien

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Monday, October 24, 2016

Dearest Diane, Tim, Tom, Gayle and the entire Storlien family: I am so very sorry for the loss of your husband and dad. Toby was a most wonderful human being. Unique, kind, funny, he had such a great sense of humor, and he was a very smart man. He taught me so much and I always liked to hear his viewpoint on things and enjoyed hearing about when he was young and growing up in the country. I remember when I first met Tim we went to visit Toby at BN downtown, and I was in awe of him. We went to lunch, I'll never forget, and he made a big impression on me. There are so many wonderful memories, like the baseball games, or being at the cabin. I admired his fishing skills, and his knowledge--he had so much knowledge about so many things. He taught me so much. He also had so many talents, I will never forget his green thumb, which made me so jealous, how he could grow all those vegetables with ease over the winter, and have this wonderful garden, when I couldn't seem to keep any plants alive. One of the nicest memories I have of him was at our wedding, looking so handsome in his suit and Diane always looking so pretty. I know I'm not part of the family anymore, but he meant so much to me. He was a dad to me, he treated me with love and welcomed me into his home and his family for many years. I can never thank him enough for that. I had really wanted to see him when I was back in August, but I was not able to because of my own family situation. I feel horribly that I did not get to say goodbye to him and tell him I love him. I prayed for him very hard, I can only hope now that he knows how much I loved him and how terribly everyone will miss him. I wish I could be there for you in some way, to give you hugs, to thank you for your kindness over the years and I know I was not always pleasant or nice to be around. I just want you all to know that I Iove you and I'm praying that you get through this awful time. I know how acute your loss is, Toby was an amazing father and husband. They don't make 'em like that anymore. He was one-of-a-kind. My prayers and thoughts are with you, and I send lots of love. Please accept my sincerest condolences. Love, Karin

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Tony Francis lit a candle

Thursday, October 20, 2016

Prayers to Diane and all family members.

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Luanne Kordiak lit a candle

Wednesday, October 19, 2016

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Luanne Kordiak posted a condolence

Wednesday, October 19, 2016

This makes us so sad. Thank you for welcoming us and being the best neighbors we could have ever hoped for. Our family will miss you Toby.

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Wednesday, October 19, 2016

In loving memory of

Merlyn "Toby"

1937 - 2016

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