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Daniel Tatkowski Obituary

Daniel Tatkowski

5/31/1928 - 1/13/2024

Daniel Tatkowski, 95, of Bowling Green, Ohio passed away January 13, 2024. Daniel was born in Toledo, Ohio on May 31, 1928, to the late Anthony and Minnie (Kleparek) Tatkowski. He married Donna Punches on July 26, 1974, and they were married for 43 years, before she preceded him in death on July 19, 2017.

Daniel is survived by his stepchildren, Connie Punches, Karen (Larry) Panning, Nancy Martin, Colleen Johnston, Rob (Donna) Punches, Dan (Marilyn) Punches, Bill (Brenda) Punches, John (Brenda) Punches, Tracy (Cassie) Punches, and a host of loving grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Daniel was preceded in death by his parents, and siblings William, Louis, Chester, Alice Smalley, and Jean Szmania.

Daniel proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corp during WWII, where he was a marksman. When he returned home, he was on a rifle team until the late 1970s. He worked for Libby-Owens-Ford, and was a boxer who won the Golden Glove State Championship in 1959. Daniel was a member of the Tontogany American Legion. He was known as a hardworker all his life and he will be greatly missed.

Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. in Calvary Cemetery, Toledo.

Fond memories and condolences may be left for Daniel's family by visiting www.hannemanfuneralhomes.com.

Hanneman Funeral Home – Grand Rapids has been entrusted with Daniel's arrangements.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Blade on Jan. 18, 2024.

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