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m. 14 Jan 1926 - Eugene Lee Tatko1928 - 2005
Facts and Events
| Name |
Eugene Lee Tatko |
| Alt Name |
Gene Tatko |
| Gender |
Male |
| Birth[1] |
2 Sep 1928 |
Craigmont, Lewis, Idaho, United States |
| Census[2] |
1930 |
Lewis, Idaho, United States |
| Census[3] |
1940 |
Lewis, Idaho, United States |
| Death[1] |
28 Oct 2005 |
Lewiston, Nez Perce, Idaho, United States |
| Burial[1] |
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Craigmont, Lewis, Idaho, United StatesCraigmont Cemetery |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Eugene Lee “Gene” Tatko, Memorial No. 120077395, Created by: Indianland Roots 9 Nov 2013 , in Find A Grave
accessed 4 Aug 2018.
Eugene Lee “Gene” Tatko
BIRTH 2 Sep 1928, Craigmont, Lewis County, Idaho, USA
DEATH 28 Oct 2005 (aged 77), Lewiston, Nez Perce County, Idaho, USA
BURIAL Craigmont Cemetery, Craigmont, Lewis County, Idaho, USA
[Has photograph of gravestone]
Eugene L. Tatko, 77, Craigmont Posted: Tuesday, November 1, 2005 12:00 am
After a long battle with cancer, Eugene Lee Tatko, 77, passed away Friday, Oct. 28, 2005, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston.
Gene was born Sept. 2, 1928, to Jacob and Anna Tatko in Craigmont on the family homestead. He was the oldest of four children and graduated from Craigmont High School in 1946. Gene's greatest love was farming. He farmed with his father starting when he was very young driving horses. In 1964, his father retired and Gene took over management of the family farm.
From January 1952 through January 1954, Gene served in the U.S. Marine Corps, where he was an airborne radio operator.
He married Mary Jo Webber Feb. 12, 1956, and together they farmed and raised their five children.
Gene was an active member of his community. He was a member of the Craigmont Jaycee's and Lions. He served on the board of the Lewis County Soil Conservation District from 1959 to 1974. He was on the board of directors of the Craigmont Union Warehouse. Gene devoted much of his time to the American Legion, where he was a 50-year member. He served in many different roles throughout his years with the Legion. In 1978, Gene was named Legionnaire of the Year for the state of Idaho. For the past 25 years, along with his wife, he co-chaired the Red Cross Blood Drive for western Lewis County.
In later years, Gene loved to spend time with his grandchildren and was always ready to sit down and talk with his many friends.
- ↑ Craigmont Precinct, Lewis County, Idaho, in United States. 1930 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication T626)
ED 31-3, p. 1A, HH 5, fam 5.
Tatko, Jacob, rents, 32, married at age 28, b. Hungary, native language Hungarian [sic], both parents b. Hungary native language Hungarian, immigrated 1911, naturalized, speaks English, farmer, wheat form, not a veteran
, Anna, wife, 24, 1st marriage age 20, b. Hungary native language Hungarian, both parents b. Hungary native language Hungarian, immigrated 1912, naturalized
, Eugene L., son, 1, b. ID
- ↑ Craigment Precinct, Lewis County, Idaho., in United States. 1940 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication T627)
ED 31-3, p. 1A, HH 5.
Tatko, Jacob (informant), 43, married, 6 yrs education, b. Austria-Hungary, naturalized, in same house 1935, employed, farmer, worked 52 wks in 1939, $0 wage income, other sources; rents farm for $10/month
, Anna, wife, 34, 6 yrs education, b. Austria Hungary, naturalized, in same house 1935, not employed works in home
, Eugene, son, 11, attends school, 5 yrs education, . ID
, Robert, son, 8 attends school, 3 yrs education, b. ID
, Louisa, daughter, 4, b. ID
, Margaret, daughter, 1, b. ID
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