Charles D. Toby
Charles “Chuck” D. Toby died on July 16 at the age of 89.
As the first person in his family to attend college, Toby graduated from Michigan State University in1959 where he was known by his fencing teammates and his AEPi fraternity brothers as “the Blade.” A 1964 graduate of Detroit College of Law, he was a clerk for several district court judges and went on to enjoy a career spanning nearly 60 years as a criminal defense attorney in Oakland County serving generations of clients that continued to ask for legal advice to this day.
Toby and his wife Marlene were strong advocates for civil rights and social justice. Together, they were the proud founders of the Shalom Campers, creating community and cherished memories through their shared love of camping with other Jewish families.
Outside the courtroom, with his wife Marlene they enjoyed golfing, lively card games with lifelong friends and ending many evenings with a drink at the Oakland County Boat Club within Sylvan Lake, a community where they lived for 57 years and loved dearly.
Toby bled Green and White and rarely missed an opportunity to cheer on his beloved MSU Spartans. He was also an avid reader and history buff whose curiosity about the world and politics never waned. He was still gardening in his vegetable garden at 89 years old where.
Toby is survived by his wife Marlene; children Sheryl (Stuart Bandalene) Toby, Laurel (Mark) Felsenfeld, Andrea (Rob) Teitel, and Daryl (Ling) Toby; grandchildren Emily (Carmi), Alissa, Elana (Brent), Ari (Stevie), Miles, Levi, Aaron, and Ryan; and great-grandchildren Maia, Kyla, and Shay.
Funeral services were arranged by The Dorfman Chapel. The family suggests charitable donations to the Temple Israel Rebuilding Fund, Temple Israel, 5725 Walnut Lake Rd., West Bloomfield, Michigan 48323; or a charity of one’s choice.
