I am so sorry to hear of Bills passing  I am Bills cousin from Fremont ohio, I had no idea he was sick as we haven't been in contact for awhile now.  Sending my condolences to all of you. RIH Bill, fly high

I am so sorry to hear this I was on the USS Texas with him from 1985 to 89. He was a great guy always fair and a great leader!! My condolences!!

I fondly remember when Bill and Myra met on an airplane and it is one of the most romantic and lovely stories ever and I love Myra so much! I was so happy that he found joy and happiness in this beautiful and wonderful woman. You were truly his soulmate Myra and I am grateful to you for making my dear friend happy. I got to know Bill as a fellow staff member at Commander amphibious group 2 in Little Creek, Virginia. We worked on an Admiral’s staff. I remember just reporting in and I was approached by “Bill and Bill the deck guys“. We all became fast friends and they made me feel very welcomed. Christmas time rolled around and our social coordinator in my neighborhood had organized a tour bus trip to Potomac Mills for some Christmas shopping. I mentioned it to Bill and he said “I wanna go”! So then he myself and my ex-husband all went. Mind you they were the only two men on the whole bus trip – Bill and my ex became good friends as well. We had breakfast on the way up, including mimosas and wine and cheese on the way back. It was an amazing trip and we all had just a great time albeit maybe a little buzzed. All that being said Bill always just did the right thing. When it became time for me to transfer from commander amphibious group 2, I thought, my boss, who really wasn’t a people person, would put me in for some sort of end of tour award or something. I had actually done a very good job. But he did not. So guess who wrote me up for an end tour award? It was my dear friend Bill. Bill always did the right thing and he was a great man and a great ship mate. The term Shipmate is not lightly used in the Navy. In fact we capitalize the term. When you call someone on a ship, Shipmate is a term of honor love and respect. Fairwinds and following seas Shipmate. You’ll be missed and I am so honored to have had the opportunity to have known you and to have been your friend.

Bill was a great man.   I was a JO on the USS Trenton and worked for Bill.  He is one of the great mentors of my life.  I will always remember him and the lessons he taught me.  A great leader, a kind man who lived according to a moral code, a strong man who did not need to announce his strength through bravado.  
Myra - I never met you but I am sure glad that Bill did.  I want you, and Bill's children and family, to know what a major impact he had on my life - and I'm sure many others.  I hope that knowledge gives you some peace. I will be forever grateful that I was assigned to Weapons Division on the USS Trenton and worked for and with Bill Toeppe.

Flora always loved to sit with her papa and play with his feet. 🥹

Bill was one of the all-time best on USS TRENTON during my tour with him (1997-99).  A great leader and mentor to all of us young Officers in the wardroom.  A great person to be around teaching us the ways of the Gator Navy and how to be a professional Naval Officer; something Bill was day in and day out…a true professional Naval Officer in every sense of the words!  I never forgot him and always appreciated him cheering me on throughout my Navy career.   God bless you Bill and thank you for being a a positive example and inspiration Sir.   My prayers are with Bill’s family.  

A. J. Gloria
CDR, USN Ret

My sincere condolences for Bill's passing.  We served together on the USS TRENTON during our Mediterranean deployment in 1998.  He was an outstanding leader, a wonderful gentleman, and a great role model for all of us who had the honor of serving alongside him.  Many great memories were made on that deployment, and Bill was a part of many of those good times.  Fair winds and following seas, shipmate.  It was an honor to have served with you.

Jeff Eberting
Dental Officer, LCDR (sep)
USS TRENTON (LPD 14)

I'm so sorry for your loss. I knew Bill from our Navy days. He was a great officer and a gentleman. He relieved me on the USS Trenton. We knew each other before that and I always enjoyed talking to him. I'm saddened by his passing and am sending my prayers to his entire family. Sincerely, Dan Pollard

Bill was an outstanding friend and Shipmate, he helped make going to work every day fun.  He helped make our countless hours performing Wet Well Operations more tolerable.  I hope his family can find peace with his passing and know he made a huge contribution to so many lives.....  Rest in Peace Uncle Bill

Lenny Crosby 
CWO3 USN Ret
USS Trenton (LPD-14)

Truthly, I only met Bill one time!  His wife and I grew up in the same neighborhood, and went to High School together.   Because of her qualities , and how she has spoken of her husband, and lived her life.  I know he was a wonderful man.   So young.   The one thing I do know, he passed as a very Loved man!  He will never be alone.   ~RMS

Myra please remember "God gives his toughest battles to his strongest soldiers" it sounds like Bill was one of them.  Always here if you need anything.  Prayers to you and your family.

Myra, 
Marcus and I are so very sorry for your tremendous loss ……Bill sure fought a great fight for you and the kids and can only imagine your pain. Prayers for Gods love to carry you through with His almighty peace.  We love you! Debbie & Marcus

Myra - Steve and I are thinking of you and all your family during this difficult time. 
May Bill’s memory be a blessing to you all and provide the strength you need. 
Sending much love your way!
Abbie and Steve Katz

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William Edgar Toeppe

2 octubre, 1959 – 4 enero, 2025

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