Resse Edwin "Ed" Toole

Reese Edwin “Ed” Toole, 89, of Goshen, died Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at The Laurels of Goshen.

He was born May 9, 1934 in Chicago, Illinois to Winfred Reese and Margaret (Colosy) Toole.

He grew up in Chicago’s Canaryville and graduated from Tilden High School. While living in Chicago, he became involved with Moody Bible Institute’s grade school ministry, eventually being baptized and becoming an active member in this church. In the late 1950’s, he volunteered at Evanson Hospital. During this time, he met his wife, Shirley Amstutz. They married August 19, 1961 in Kidron, Ohio. She died October 19, 2017.

Ed was a graduate of Allied Institute of Technology, where he earned an Engineering degree. For over 30 years, he worked as a draftsman at various companies, including; Chicago Faucet, Dresser Industries, and Lab Line Instruments. He started his working career delivering telegrams to Chicago office buildings.

Ed and Shirley settled in Elmhurst, Illinois, where they lived almost 30 years. Upon retirement, they moved to Kidron, and then to Goshen to be near family.

Over the years, he enjoyed working on cars and home construction projects; rebuilding engines, adding room additions, or finishing basements were all projects he took on.

He is survived by two sons, Kendall R. (Barb) Toole of Goshen, and Harley (Roselin) Toole of Bourbonnais, Illinois; five grandchildren, Hannah (Jami) Mitcham, Kirsten (fiancé Tim Penick) Toole, Benjamin Toole, Sarah Toole, and Catherine Toole; a step-grandson, Andrew (Alexia) Branum; and a step-great-granddaughter; a sister, Margaret Hollandsworth of Ellenboro, North Carolina and four brothers, Frank Toole of Crandall, Indiana, Bill (Carol) Toole of Burbank, Illinois, Richard (Linda) Toole of Downers Grove, Illinois, and Robert (Sue) Toole of Spring Hill, Florida.

According to his wishes, there will be no public services. Cremation will take place at Yoder-Culp Crematory.

A private service will take place at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home.

Burial in Kidron, Ohio will take place at a later date.