Richard Tolles Obituary
In loving memory of Richard Tolles of Defiance, Ohio, who departed this world on January 29, 2026 at the age of 87. Richard leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Clara Tolles (Marsh) and Jay Tolles; his daughter Beth Ann Villagomez; his great grandchild Laticia Nicole; and his siblings, Ruth Duval, Lorabel Apger, Donna Thielman, Dorothy Law, Beulah Sautter, Betty Gordon, Alvin Tolles, Paul Tolles, Jim Tolles and Lee Tolles.
He is survived by: his wife Janice Morlock; his children, Debra Tolles of Defiance, Michael Tolles (Brenda) of Defiance and Susan Kissling (Marc) of Wauseon; his grandchildren, Jason Guilford, Janelle Guilford, Jenny Bohn, Jessica Hamilton, Breanna Lutz and Melissa Walls; and his siblings, Lucille Barton and Dutch Tolles. He is also survived by 13 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed to St. John Catholic Church, or CHP Defiance Area Hospice Center.
