1933
JOSEPH
2017
JOSEPH JOHN TAKO
December 6, 1933 — December 30, 2017
Joseph John Tako, age 84, of Valley City, passed away December 30, 2017, surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was born December 6, 1933 in Cleveland to the late Joseph Tako and Suzana (nee Buksa) Metz.
Joe proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was a member of Local 17 of the International Union of Elevator Constructors. Joe was very involved in the Brunswick community and was a former Commander of the Brunswick American Legion Post #234. He led the effort to build a veteran memorial in Westview Cemetery. He was also a member of The Forty and Eight and the Knights of Columbus. Joe loved golfing throughout his entire life and built the Valley Forge Golf Club in Valley City, which is now known as Coppertop. He also had a passion for restoring antique cars and was a member of the Cranksters.
He will be dearly missed by his beloved wife of 31 years, Janie (nee Peternelj); children, Joey (Darlene) Tako, Vicki (Steve) Kemper, Denise (Doug) Kronenberger, Tricia (Mike) Earhart, Susan (Jeff) Carpenter, Stephen Tako (companion Marzena), Nick (Torrie) Tako, Matt Tako; eighteen grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; step-mother, Ruth Tako; siblings, Sally Ann Tako, John (Betsy) Tako, Florence (James) Johnson; many nieces and nephews; and a multitude of friends.
He was preceded in death by his mother, father, and step-father.
Friends may join the family for visitation Friday, January 5, 2018 from 2 to 4 pm and 6 to 8 pm at Carlson Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, 1642 Pearl Rd, Brunswick, OH 44212. Please meet at the funeral home Saturday, January 6, 2018 from 10 to 11 am for morning visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial and Interment will follow at 12:00 pm at St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church, 1800 Station Rd, Valley City, OH 44280.
Joe proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was a member of Local 17 of the International Union of Elevator Constructors. Joe was very involved in the Brunswick community and was a former Commander of the Brunswick American Legion Post #234. He led the effort to build a veteran memorial in Westview Cemetery. He was also a member of The Forty and Eight and the Knights of Columbus. Joe loved golfing throughout his entire life and built the Valley Forge Golf Club in Valley City, which is now known as Coppertop. He also had a passion for restoring antique cars and was a member of the Cranksters.
He will be dearly missed by his beloved wife of 31 years, Janie (nee Peternelj); children, Joey (Darlene) Tako, Vicki (Steve) Kemper, Denise (Doug) Kronenberger, Tricia (Mike) Earhart, Susan (Jeff) Carpenter, Stephen Tako (companion Marzena), Nick (Torrie) Tako, Matt Tako; eighteen grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; step-mother, Ruth Tako; siblings, Sally Ann Tako, John (Betsy) Tako, Florence (James) Johnson; many nieces and nephews; and a multitude of friends.
He was preceded in death by his mother, father, and step-father.
Friends may join the family for visitation Friday, January 5, 2018 from 2 to 4 pm and 6 to 8 pm at Carlson Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, 1642 Pearl Rd, Brunswick, OH 44212. Please meet at the funeral home Saturday, January 6, 2018 from 10 to 11 am for morning visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial and Interment will follow at 12:00 pm at St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church, 1800 Station Rd, Valley City, OH 44280.
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