Robert Toteff

Some of my favorite memories of Grandpa were watching him perform in live theatre in Gaylord, MI. Joseph and Fiddler on the Roof will forever be all time favorites. He started some of the best family Christmas traditions! Picking an ornament from his special tree and our outtings to the book store were better than any other gift he could have given. He understood the importance of time, tradition, and family and helped us to understand the magic of the holiday season, together. He is the reason our family now buys a Christmas ornament for our tree everywhere we visit and would be so proud of the love all of his Great Grandkids have for books. Hands down, Grandpa had the best voice! I am sad my kids will no longer be able to sit at his feet while he brings The Polar Express to life but we will do our best to keep his memory alive with songs, stories, and traditions.

My name is Michael K. Walters and 60 years ago Dr. Toteff made a house call because I was running a fever of 107. He got me right into St. Lukes Hospital and I was there for two weeks in isolation. We will remember him with fond memories.

The only time I have ever seen the Northern Lights, I was on a boat with my Dad and Grandpa - it was the middle of the night and we were out on the lake "night fishing." Really, we were being chased by a beaver. It was this magical, hilarious, probably unsuccessful night of fishing which will make "night fishing" forever special to me.

I remember Dr. Toteff always being with our family. He and Yvonne were very good friends of my parents. He visited us in Florida and we had a great night of singing years ago. My heart goes out to all of you left behind. He was a great guy. Linda Irish Larsen, Bend, Oregon

To the family: I am sorry for your loss. I have many memories of your dad that go back to the 1960's when he joined my father in the family practice of medicine on Morson in Saginaw....one special memory I have is when my youngest sister fell out of the moving car when Grandma Schultz was driving. Your dad came to the house because my dad was out of town to check out Jill...she was fine, but he ended up consoling grandma who needed it. He was a fine man you can all be proud of. May he rest in peace. Kathy Averill Dwan