Charles D. Cobau, M.D.

Charles D. Cobau, M.D., age 88, of Toledo, suddenly died July 5, 2018 at his home. Charlie was born June 13, 1930 in New Castle, Pa. to the late William and Sarah (Weinschenk) Cobau. He completed his undergraduate studies at Amherst College in Massachusetts and medical school at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Cobau completed his oncology fellowship at the University of Michigan and served in the United States Air Force. His first medical oncology practice began at The Toledo Hospital, the first medical oncologist in Toledo; and then joined the Toledo Clinic and was a member for over 40 years. Under his tutelage, the Toledo Clinic Medical Oncology group expanded to include five more Medical Oncologists the oncology program at Flower Hospital. Dr. Cobau was a caring and concerned professional, committed to expanding oncology care to those in need. He started Toledo Community Hospital Oncology. Dr. Cobau was instrumental in founding Program (TCHOP), a program that helped create satellite oncology clinics in the areas surrounding Toledo. He was a charter member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and very involved with numerous research activities. He was instrumental as a consultant with the National Cancer Institute (NCI) as a reviewer and evaluator for oncology grant proposals. He was also adjunct faculty with the University of Toledo, taught medical students and internal medical residents as well as an active clinical preceptor. Over the 60 years as a physician, the legacy for the current Toledo and surrounding areas for Oncology practice and patient care started with Dr. Cobau’s footprint. In his free time, Charlie enjoyed golf, skiing, travelling, reading novels and loved spending time in Harbor Springs, MI. A member of Epworth United Methodist Church, he was family and community oriented, and enjoyed being with his friends for a variety of activities. Dr. Cobau was also a long time member of the Toledo Rotary organization and the Toledo Symphony. He is survived by his wife, Teresa Betts-Cobau; children, Edward and Henry “Hank” (Nancy) Cobau; grandchildren, Stephanie, William, Nick, Charlie, Daniel and Thomas; brothers, John Jack (Arlene) and William Cobau. His two children by marriage, Nathan Bowden and Anna Nessif (deceased) and three grandchildren, Sam, Myles and Lauren Nessif. He was preceded in death by a son, Duffy Cobau and sister-in-law, Judy Cobau. Family and friends are invited to visit on Wednesday, July 11, 2018 in the Walker Funeral Home, 5155 Sylvania Ave. (west of Corey Rd.) from 4:00 p.m. until the time of memorial services at 7:00 p.m.. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Hospice of Northwest Ohio or Epworth United Methodist Church.