Tobias "Toby" Hanford, 47, passed away peacefully at Wausau Aspirus Hospital on Friday, February 13. He was born March 1, 1978 in Rensselaer, Indiana to Daniel and Caroline Hanford.

He graduated from Calumet High School in Calumet, Michigan. He moved to the Wausau area shortly after graduating high school. In his younger years he loved to play basketball and golf. He was an avid culinary enthusiast, sports fan and loved the Indiana Hoosiers, San Antonio Spurs, Miami Dolphins, and Chicago White Sox.

He was preceded in death by his father, Daniel, his grandparents, and numerous aunts and uncles. He is survived by his mother Caroline Hanford, brother Cody "C.J." (Mary) Hanford, various aunts and uncles along with numerous close friends.

According to his wishes, there will be no memorial service. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes you donate to the Marathon County Humane Society.

Family and friends may leave words of remembrance at MWCS.WS

Mid-Wisconsin Cremation Society is assisting the family.