HALLETTSVILLE: David Anthony Tobola, age 70, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 11, 2026. He was born September 17, 1955 In Hallettsville to the late Hubert and Rosalie (Treptow) Tobola. He was the oldest of eight children and lived a life filled with dedication to his family, faith and community.
David began his education at Witting School and graduated from Hallettsville High School. He married Glenda Henneke on February 19, 1983 and they celebrated the next 43 years working together and raising their three sons, Jeffrey, Ryan and Scott. He pursued his passion of electrical work at Morgan Portable Buildings while earning his electrical license. His electrical career spanned several decades while still ordering Tobola Electric business cards just last week. With David’s career, he was on the road a lot, and he had a saying that will never be forgotten…”I’m just around the corner.” Of course, sometimes it took two hours to get around that corner.
David was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus. He was a man of many talents, always busy with his cattle, farm work and especially his farm equipment. He loved being on the tractor, making hay. David enjoyed spending time with his family, going to equipment sales, anywhere from Sealy to Gonzales. He would take equipment to sell and of course would bring home as much, if not more! He loved old photos and loved to share them with others.
David leaves behind many loved ones with memories and stories to tell. He also leaves behind his dog, Fred. While there was love, laughter and tears, he lived a life filled with hope, strength, and devotion. He will be greatly missed while his spirit will remain with those many lives he has touched, whether family or friends.
He is survived by his wife Glenda Tobola; sons, Jeffrey Tobola (Heather), Ryan Tobola (Janna) and Scott Tobola (Megan); his pride and joy were his five grandchildren, Jarrett, Shelby, Gage, Corbin, and Adley; his mother, Rosalie Tobola; brothers, Marvin Tobola (Charlene), Robert Tobola (Marie); sisters, Barbara Loos (Daniel), Mary Jo Bladau (Donnie), Karen Porter (Brian), Brenda Grahmann (Melvin) and Miranda Moses; numerous nieces and nephews and extended family.
Visitation beginning at 1 p.m. with Rosary recited at 2 p.m and Funeral Mass at 2:30 p.., Thursday, July 16, 2026 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Rev. Michael Rother officiating. Burial to follow at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Travis Loos, Stephen Tobola, Stephen Jansky, Derick Korinek, Justin Brown and Joshua Bladau.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to St. Mary’s Cemetery Fund.