Charles Toycen

Charles G. Toycen, Sun Prairie/Cottage Grove, WI

A great sportsman has left the field and lakes!  Charles (Charlie, Chuck) Gerald Toycen, 90 years old passed away peacefully, on Nov 9, 2020 at Oak Park Place, Madison, WI.

Charlie was born on June 5,1930 in Midland, TX. He grew up as a Madison east side boy, meeting his future wife Dolores A. Michaelis, and married on June 28, 1952.  He worked for Kroger Foods in Madison for many years, before transferring to the warehouse management team in Nashville, TN.

He returned to Madison and his beloved east side to purchase The Bottle Stop Liquor Store on East Washington Ave in 1965 with his wife Dolores. He loved his business and his customers, treating all like family. He was always quick with a joke and a smile, and of course his latest fish “tale” or hunting adventure.

As his family grew, so did his many interests. He became a pilot, and owned his own Cessna aircraft. He also was a co-owner of the Frickelton flight school in Madison.  He and Dolores eventually bought another liquor store in Rhinelander, WI, flying his plane between stores.

He was also a Mason and belonged to the the Madison Zor Shrine clown unit, participating in many activities that supported the Shriners Children’s hospitals.

His other loves are his children. He’ll be deeply missed by Laura (Rick) Williams, Susan Toycen, Todd (Ranee) Toycen.  Grandchildren Michael (Nikki) Williams, Kevin Williams (Kelli), Megan Williams, Shane Toycen, Cole Olson, Benn and Jack Toycen.  Great grandchildren Addie and Evan Williams.  Sister-Patsy (Ron) Cooper, nephews and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents Henry and Chattia "Chattie" Toycen, wife Dolores, son Thomas, companion Liz Weger, and many other friends and extended family.

Per dad’s wishes no services will be held. A celebration of his life will be scheduled at a later date when we can all safely gather together again. In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to Shriners Children's Hospital.

He told us many stories as children, but my favorite story was the best gifts he had received in Tennessee were his first two children, Tom and Laura. The best gifts he had received in Wisconsin were his two younger children Susan and Todd.

Thank you for choosing us.

We love you dad

Love, Laura, Sue, Todd, and Tom

Cress Funeral & Cremation Service

3325 E. Washington Ave.

Madison (608) 249-6666