Louis Anton Toebben, 83, Jefferson City, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on April 4, 1943, to the late Edwin Anton and Veronica Theresa (Schnieders) Toebben in Jefferson City.
He was united in marriage to Delphine Emma (Kirkweg) Toebben on Feb. 8, 1964, in Taos.
Louis attended St. Francis Xavier Catholic School.
He owned and operated Toebben Construction Company for several years and later retired from Braun Plastering and Drywall after 30 years.
Louis was a member of the Carpenter’s Union #945. He was very proud of his construction career, building many homes and working on many large buildings in the area.
Louis found his greatest joy in the people and places he loved most. He had a deep love for the outdoors and felt especially at peace at his river lot, running trotlines, and the time he spent tending to the family farm, gardening, raising animals, and using his carpentry talents on the many projects he was always ready to build.
Louis was a faithful member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. He was a founding member of the Taos Knights of Columbus (since 1968) and a Fourth Degree member.
He was preceded in death by loving wife of 62 years, Delphine; parents, Edwin and Veronica; son, Douglas Toebben; son-in-law, Roger Vogel; brothers, Albert and Bobby Toebben; sisters, Anna Marie Lackman and Judy Wieberg; brothers-in-law, Leo Schaefer, Jerry Schwartz, Jim Coffman, Greg Russell, Roman Brandt and Dave Lackman; and sisters-in-law, Generose, LaVern and Peggy Toebben.
Louis is survived by children, Julie Peters of Lohman, Troy Toebben and wife Barb of Loose Creek, Angele Vogel of Bonnots Mill and Tanya Harvey and husband Kevin of Pierpont; grandchildren, Paige Toebben and friend Caleb, Griffin Toebben and friend Sean, Lucas Toebben, Heather Beeler and husband Mike, Andrew J. Peters, Veronica, Katrina and Karl Toebben, Bethany Barbarick and husband Chase, Logan Vogel and friend Kaitlyn and Billy and Mackenzie Harvey; great-grandchildren, Kailey Peters, Tripp and Coen Beeler and Clay and Madison Jo Barbarick; brothers, Alvin Toebben, Eddie Toebben and wife Sherry, Jerry Toebben and wife Shirley and Harvey Toebben; sisters, Lorene Brandt, MaryJane Schaefer, Agnes Schwartz, Darlene Russell, Debbie Peters and husband Russell and Vickie Holtmeyer and husband Gerald; brother-in-law, John Wieberg; sisters-in-law, Doris Toebben, Delores Bax and Anna Lou Kirkweg; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Mass of Christian Burial was held on Saturday, Sept. 5, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Taos, with Rev. Kelechi Uzuegbu officiating. Interment was in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery
Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
Arrangements entrusted to Fancher-Rekus Funeral Home in Meta.
Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.fancher-rekusfuneralhomes.com.
