Joel Edward Tokar

Joel Edward Tokar, 68, of Middleburg, Florida, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2019 in Jacksonville Florida.
He was born October 9th, 1950, in McKeesport Hospital, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Joseph and Edith Tokar.

Joel grew up in Buena Vista. PA, and graduated from Elizabeth Forward High School class of 1968. Shortly after he moved to Florida with his young family. He began working at Florida Food Service in sales and purchasing and advanced to VP of Marketing, and in 2004 he became an Officer of the corporation. Joel had nearly 40 successful years at FFS and looked forward to putting on his yearly food show.

He is survived by his son, Michael Tokar (Gretchen) and his daughter Katrina Tokar (Logan Trueblood). His sister Kathy Street (George), sister in law, Janeen Tokar, brother in law Ronnie Marans, and Daughter in law Connie Tokar.

He is also survived by his grandchildren, Cora Buehrle (Richie), Joey Tokar, Carson Tokar, Gabriella Tokar, Landon Trueblood and great grandchild Leo Buehrle, many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Joel was preceded in death by his wife of 27 years, Elaina Tokar, and his son Mark Tokar, his brother Joseph, his brother Kenneth and sister Arlene.

Joel enjoyed his work, playing golf and traveling the world. In his younger years he was an avid hunter and had a good time riding motorcycles. Joel loved spending time with family near and far, and will be greatly missed.