Michael E. Toellner

Michael E. Toellner, Green Bay, passed away peacefully in his home on December 13th, 2025 at the age of 70. Mike was born in Shawano, WI, son of Maynard and Evelyn Toellner. Michael graduated from East High School class of 1974. 

Mike had an extensive and diverse work history. After high school Mike started out working as a painter and saved money as he worked towards starting a plant store called “Green Thoughts” located on Cherry St. After much success, Michael moved his store to the Port Plaza Mall and renamed his business “Tropical Environments” which also sold pets. After exhausting himself in the retail industry, Mike decided to purchase a business in Shawano called “Shady Putt” which had a miniature golf course, a small arcade and a snack shop. After that he drove a semi for Tropical Gardens selling plants across the country. Mike decided to change pace and work locally to spend time with his daughter; rekindled his painting years, and started working as a contractor. Mike was successful as a contractor, he owned a company called R.E.D. (Real Estate and Development) which he owned and operated until his retirement. Mike had a passion and gift for creating and remodeling homes, and built his own house on the east side of Green Bay. Nearing his retirement years, Mike worked at Bay Shipbuilding as welder and at Window World installing windows while he continued to work side jobs for his business. 

Mike was a familiar face at Barley’s Pub and Grill, where he could be seen watching the Packers or the Brewers games and having drinks with his best pal Sergio Mendoza and many longtime friends. Mike had a vast selection of different hobbies also - including - fishing, jet skiing, sitting in the hot tub, golf, camping, pool and of course motorcycling with his buddies. Mike had many other interesting pursuits in his lifetime - including coaching gymnastics at the YMCA, frequenting the polar plunge endeavor, skydiving, and harvesting his own peach trees. 

Survivors include his life partner of 45 years, Robin Folk, two children; Rebecca Crim and Michael M. Toellner as well as 3 grandchildren - Kayla Crim, Abigail Crim and Isaiah Crim. He will be forever missed by his precious dog, Wimpy Toellner. Survivors also include 6 siblings: Betty (Dan) Van Bellinger, Sue Suring (Ken Roubal) Rich (Laurie) Toellner, Patti-Jo (Nick) Heinritz, Thomas Toellner, and Debra (Jorge) Sanchez. Additional survivors include his bar family, and sincere friends. 

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Bruce Toellner. 

The family would also like to extend a special thank you to Denise Graham, Al Vanbush, Katie Hunt, Bob Ertel, Karen Maccaux, Ty Gent and Unity Hospice.