Charles William Toland
Charles William Toland passed away at the Veterans Home on August 11th, 2024.
Charles was born on July 12th, 1941 in Schenectady, New York. The youngest of 19 children of James & Lee Toland. He has a twin, Elizabeth Burnett of Schenectady and a living sister Cecile Walker of New Jersey & Sister Mainuna Mwamba of Schenectady, New York.
Charles is survived by his wife, Maureen; son Charles Toland Jr. and predeceased by a son, Matthew Toland. Stepfather, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, and cousin to many.
Charles joined the military when he was 17, serving 25 years. During his Army career he was a combat engineer, drill sergeant, recruiter, and career counselor. Over his lifetime he also had jobs as a newspaper boy, set pins at a bowling alley, assistant manager at Woolworth’s sales, man for Keebler cookies, and counselor for Missouri Unemployment Office. He also owned car lots in New York and St. Louis.
Charles had two bachelor degrees from Columbia college. He was an avid car enthusiast and loved motorcycles.
Military service to be held at Jefferson Barracks Cemetery on September 6th, at 10AM. Following will be a memorial service at St. Louis Cremation at 2135 Chouteau Avenue at 11:30AM.
I salute you, Charles Toland!
Looked up to as My second father, My heart you will never leave,, Love and so much respect and honor!!!
Uncle Buddy, my heart hurts! Love and Miss you forever! You were always on of my favorites!
RIP Unk❤️
RIP Uncle Buddy. Auntie took good care of you, and for that we are all grateful. You will be missed. We will take care of Aunt Peter for you.🙏🏾❤️
Our careers and lives paralleled each other’s from 1980 when we reenlisted as U.S.Army recruiters to career advisors for the U.S. Army in St. Louis, MO. You encouraged me to becoming a veterans counselor for the State of Missouri with you as my mentor. With the thousands of laughs nothing can beat the fun we had at your bachelor party before you married Maureen!!! God Bless You Charlie.
You will definitely be missed. You always watched over me once I left home and joined the military. My mother will definitely miss talking with her twin bother.
You will always be in are hearts and minds.