Edward Peter Tobin

Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. Longtime resident of Farmington, Calumet, and Dexter, Michigan.

Predeceased by firstborn and cherished son, Christopher Edward Tobin, parents Edwin Paul Tobin and Elizabeth Tomberg Tobin, sister Carol M. Smith. Survived and deeply missed by his loving wife of 52 years, Elizabeth (Liz) Vestevich Tobin, cherished sons Bradley William Tobin (Sherri), Brian Patrick Tobin (Melanie Siebert), Matthew Paul Tobin (Carmel); cherished Granddaughter, Sherri Siebert-Tobin; sister Anna Tobin Berry, brother Thomas Tobin (Marlene); nieces and nephews Mike Gaiefsky, Steve Gaiefsky, Kim Gourlay, Karen Beneson, Sherry Smith, Ken Smith, Linda Van Newkirk, David Smith, James Tobin, Daniel Tobin, and William Tobin.

Graduate of Wayne State University, Civil Engineering, 1959; Registered Professional Engineer, member of Chi Epsilon Fraternity, National Honorary Civil Engineering Fraternity; member of Tau Beta Pi, National Honorary Scholarship Fraternity; Alpha Sigma Phi, Beta Tau Chapter.

Employed by Wayne County Road Commission, 1959-1968; Giffels Associates, 1968-1988; Stenrose-Tobin Associates, 1988-1989; self-employed 1989-1993; Harley Ellis Pierce and Yee, 1993-2002.

Ed Tobin quietly made his presence known by considering others first. He enjoyed being a Dad and Grandpa, coaching his sons’ little league teams, playing softball, golf, trips to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, watching sports events, playing Stratomatic Baseball with his sons, pinochle, and maintaining lifelong friendships.

Memories of Ed shared by family, friends, and former workmates would be appreciated.

Private service held at Grand Lawn Cemetery, Detroit, MI on August 11, 2017.

Arrangements under the direction of Hosmer-Muehlig Funeral Chapel, Dexter, MI.