Person:Vernon Tayek (1)

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m. 10 Feb 1903
  1. Vernon Tayek1903 - 1987
  2. Edwin Tayek1908 - 1995
m. 8 Feb 1934
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Name Vernon Tayek
Gender Male
Birth? 30 Nov 1903 Giard, Clayton, Iowa, United States
Marriage 8 Feb 1934 Monona, Clayton, Iowa, United Statesto Ruth Frances Cunningham
Death? 10 Sep 1987 Prairie du Chien, Crawford, Wisconsin, United States

From the September 15, 1987, edition of the Postville (IA) Herald

Vernon J. Tayek

Funeral services for Vernon J. Tayek were held Sept. 12 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Monona. Father John Moran celebrated the Mass of Christian Burial. Schultz's Funeral Home, Monona, was in charge of services.

Vernon J. Tayek was born November 30, 1903, in Giard Township, Clayton County, Iowa, to parents Joseph and Katherine Moses Tayek. He was baptized and confirmed in the Catholic faith. He received his education at Cooper Valley Country School.

Feb. 8, 1934, Vernon was united in marriage to Ruth F. Cunningham at her parents' home. They farmed north of Monona in Allmakee County all their married years.

Vernon died Thursday, September 10, 1987, at Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital following a lengthy illness.

Preceding him in death was his wife Ruth, September 3, 1979, and his parents.

Surviving is one brother, Edwin, of McGregor and many nieces and nephews.

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