Harold Tauss Obituary

Harold H. Tauss, aged 93, passed peacefully in his sleep on December 29, 2017. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 65 years, Betty J. Tauss, Harold lived most of his life in the Chicago area, growing up in the Englewood neighborhood where he enlisted in the Army in 1942 and later moving to Oak Lawn to raise his family. In their later years Harold and Betty lived in Wilmette. Harold was a decorated World War II veteran (Bronze Star) and a 42 year employee of Inland Steel Corporation. Harold is survived by his son Gary H. Tauss, Gary's wife Jeanie Moores Tauss and their daughter Charlotte; along with his daughter Karen Flanagan, her son Richard Flanagan and wife Christy Flanagan and their 3 children Bridget, Liam, and Rory as well as Karen's daughter Emily Flanagan. Harold will be cremated according to his wishes and his ashes interred alongside his beloved wife Betty in Arlington National Cemetery.

Published by Chicago Tribune on Dec. 31, 2017.
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Gary and Karen,
I have fond memories of visiting Uncle Harold and Aunt Betty. Uncle Harold always called me ma Cherie. I was very young and did not know its translation but I knew it was a term of endearment and felt special and loved when he called me ma Cherie. I also remember the sailfish on the wall above the pool table in the house in Oak Lawn. It was big and had a pointy nose, very cool to a young child. May all your fond and funny memories live on in your hearts and minds.

With deepest sympathy to you and your families,
Cheryl & Rick Nowicke

Cheryl (Glover) Nowicke

January 4, 2018

Harold was a wonderful man and I was blessed to have him as my Uncle Harold. He was joyful and kind in every memory I have of him and he will be missed. I know he is now at peace in heaven with Aunt Betty.

My sympathy to Gary and Karen and their families for this loss.

Pam & Bob Johnson

Pam (Glover) Johnson

January 3, 2018

May the God of comfort and peace continue to be with family and friends to see you through this difficult time. Jeremiah 29:11

December 31, 2017

Dear Tauss Family:
Joyce & I were sorry to learn that Harold has passed away. The Tauss's were the first of our new neighbors on 101st Place that led to a long friendship. We spent many an evening playing Pinochle and other board games and listening to their many cuckoo clocks.

Although Harold & Betty moved up north, we did see them on occasion. Please accept our condolences on your loss.

Don & Joyce Wiberg
Frankfort, IL

Donald Wiberg

Neighbor

December 31, 2017

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