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John Tatge Obituary
John Stanley Tatge, resident of Riverside since 1967, died peacefully on Friday, July 25 2014. John was born to Edward George and Marion Szymanski Tatge in Evanston, IL. on May 30, 1931. He studied English at Lawrence University and Northwestern University. After college, he moved to New York City and worked for many years as a writer and photographer for United Press Features, covering industry and business as well as public relations.
Alongside his wife Gretchen Everbach Tatge, John was dedicated to the local art scene, serving as president of the Art Society of Old Greenwich from 1991 to 2001. He worked to broaden the geographical range of contributing artists. He brought membership from 285 to 450 in 10 years. John created the first ASOG website as well as chaired the Sidewalk Show in Old Greenwich for twenty years.
He was a coach for the OGRCC for many years in baseball and basketball, coaching First Church and State National teams.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Gretchen Tatge, as well as his three children, son Conrad Tatge of Riverside, CT, and daughters Amanda Tatge Jones of Williamstown, MA and Melissa Tatge of Beacon, NY. He has one grand child, Sophie Jones of Williamstown, MA.
Visitation will take place Tuesday, July 29 at Knapp Funeral Home, 267 Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich, CT from 4 to 8 pm. Friends may call. Contributions in lieu of flowers to the Art Society of Old Greenwich, PO Box 103, Old Greenwich, CT 06870.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Tatge
Keeping my shoes on as you always instructed me at the end of our conversations
Cornelia Seckel/ ART TIMES
August 20, 2014
I sure miss our brief but delightful conversations when we met at various exhibits in NYC— John with his camera and home made light reflector— and when we spoke on the phone regarding advertising and the Art Society of Old Greenwich. John was a great supporter of the arts, may his work be inspiring and his memory a blessing.
Erich Everbach
July 30, 2014
John was a fine and intelligent man with a great sense of humor and a clear "sense of self". I am proud to call him my "Brother". RIP
Lydia
July 30, 2014
As I light this candle in memory of John, I pray that he is now at peace.
July 30, 2014
Dear Family of John Tatge, You have lost a fine, respectful man, and I am very sorry about it. My prayers will always be with you and John.
Sincerely, Lydia
Christopher and Regina Semmes
July 30, 2014
Gretchen and Family. Regina and I send our deepest condolences. We both wanted to attend the wake, but other commiments prevented this. May Angels watch over all of you. We will keep you in our daily thoughts and prayers.
Lisa Prince Fishler
July 29, 2014
Amanda, please accept my deepest condolences for your loss... Your father must have been an amazing man... I see him in you and Sophie... Much love,
Lisa
Morna Ryan
July 29, 2014
Dear Gretchen and family.
Peter and I are thinking of you this evening. Aside from his
own interests and talents, John was such a supporter of your
many endeavors and talents. I have such fond memories of
his presence at Art Council events all those many years ago,
his dry sense of humor always making any occasion fun.
With sympathy,
Morna and Peter
Andy Healy
July 28, 2014
Amanda and family. I am sad to see the loss of your father. Remember the fun times.
warm regards
Andy Healy
July 28, 2014
Dear Gretchen,
Peter joins me in sending you and your family our
condolences. John's life was filled with the love of art and artists, and we applaud all he did for others.
Fondly,
Bea and Peter Crumbine
Susan A. Galbraith
July 27, 2014
Dear Gretchen, Conrad, Amanda & Melissa,
Caring thoughts and prayers are with you. John will be greatly missed and always remembered by the Art Society of Old Greenwich as a tireless leader, genuine support and generous friend to all of its members. Everyone loved and adored him.
With sincere sympathy,
Susan A. Galbraith
Katie Kochan Connolly
July 27, 2014
Amanda and families, I am so sorry about the loss of your dad. We will say a prayer for you at our dinner table.
four of the 5 Tatge brothers together in Connecticutt to scelebrate May birthdays.
Jed and Laurie Tatge
July 27, 2014
Since I am not seeing the message I thought I was leaving, I will once again express my sadness to lose my brother. My condolences to Gretchen, Conrad, Amanda, Melissa and Sophie. Laurie and I know that it is very hard to lose a dad and a grandpa. May you be comforted.
Anne Rockwell
July 27, 2014
BLessings on Gretchen, Conrad, Amanda, and Melissa, and John's soul, with love from all of us.
Anne Rockwell, (Stamford,Ct)
Catherine Lepoutre
July 27, 2014
Be assured of my loving thoughts and prayers for all of you who mourn and grieve your dear husband, father, grandfather, John, especially you, dear friends, Gretchen and Conrad. With love, Catherine ~
July 27, 2014
Dear Gretchen and family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. The world has lost a light today. John was much loved and will always be in our hearts.
Jonathan & Karen Schmitz
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