STERLING – Donnell D. “Bob” Tousley, 90, of Sterling, died Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012, at his home. He was employed by Northwestern Steel and Wire Co. as the vice president of sales.

Bob was born Aug. 13, 1922, in Sterling, the son of Clarence E. and Grace (Williams) Tousley. He married June Desmond on May 14, 1948, in Sterling. She preceded him in death on Sept. 11, 1998. Bob served in the Army during World War II, and was a prisoner of war in Germany. He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Sterling.  

Survivors include three daughters, Suzanne Hopps of Canton, Mich., Gayle (John) Kellogg of Sterling, and Sara Jutton of Dallas; one brother, Neil (Cynthia) Tousley of Peoria; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.