Marion Matthew Tottleben

Mr. Tottleben proudly served his country in the United States Navy during WWII in the Pacific Theater. He was a hardworking, dedicated employee of Swift & Co., in East St. Louis and retired after 40 years of service. He was devoted to his faith and was a member of the Christadelphians. He loved the outdoors very much and proudly owned 6 wooded acres, which he cleared himself in order to build his home that he has lived in for the past 30 years. Even up to just a few years ago, he could be found outdoors cutting down trees and chopping wood. He turned his hobby into a business by seasoning, selling, and delivering the fruits of his labor. He was also an avid history buff, who was very knowledgeable on early European Wars, the Civil War, and both World Wars. In addition to his passion for history, he was very interested in genealogy, spending long hours in the library researching. He also couldn’t pass up watching an old country western movie and enjoyed gardening and nature. He was a loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather, who will truly be missed by all who knew him.

He was preceded in death by the love of his life, whom he married in 1945, Ruth J. Tottleben, nee Taylor; his parents, John L. and Harriet M., nee Dugger, Tottleben, and all his siblings.

Surviving to cherish his memory are his children, William E. (Pamela) Tottleben, of Shiloh, Illinois, Thomas E. (Kim) Tottleben, of Edwardsville, Illinois, Michael M. (Ann) Tottleben, of Edgerton, Missouri, Daniel L. Tottleben, of Trimble, Missouri, and Marsha L. Saleh, of New Douglas, Illinois; his 13 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.

Memorial contributions to the Honor Flight Program or the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Condolences may also be expressed online at www.lakeviewfuneralhm.com

Visitation: Friends may call from 10 a.m. to 12 Noon, Friday, August 12, 2016 at Lake View Funeral Home, Fairview Heights, Illinois.

Funeral: Services will be held at 12 Noon, Friday, August 12, 2016 at the funeral home with Chaplain Daniel Simonton officiating. Interment will follow in Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, Illinois