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Charles A. Tosch was a highly respected citizen of Mesquite, Texas and was well known throughout Dallas County. Mr. Tosch was a native resident of Mesquite who contributed a great deal to the city’s growth, prosperity, and development.
Mr.
Tosch was extremely active in Dallas County’s government,
holding various prestigious positions such as Deputy Tax
Collector, Tax Collector, County Commissioner, First Assistant
County Auditor, County Auditor and Chief Budget Officer.
He retired after 45 years of faithful and dedicated service.
In addition to his government positions, Mr. Tosch was also
the vice president and trust officer of the Mercantile National
Bank, First National Bank of Mesquite, the president of
the Mesquite Savings and Loan Association.
His valued
civic involvement included being president of the Mesquite
Board of School Trustees, an elder in the First Presbyterian
Church, a member of the Dallas Historical Society, and a
32nd degree Mason. He also supported several charitable
organizations such as Hope Cottage, Scottish Rite Hospital,
Dallas Community Chest, The Red Cross, and United Charities.
Charles Tosch was married to Gena Emma Shields and had two
sons, Robert and Charles, Jr. Charles A. Tosch Elementary
School is named in honor of Mr. Tosch, and we strive to
excel in a school which lives up to his outstanding example
of citizenship, education, and dedication. |
