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John K. "Big Buddy"
Thanks to the Keeper of the Stars, our family had the honor of calling John, brother, uncle, son, dad, Big Buddy and most of all husband. He passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, July 16, 2014, surrounded by his soul mate, his "baby," Pam. John was born in Ottawa Hills on November 11, 1952, to Chester and Virginia (Rogaki) Tatkowski. He married the love of his life Pam Fuller in Toledo on October 3, 1998. A "jack of all trades," John was truly a family man. He thoroughly enjoyed hunting, camping but especially landscaping. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend he will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Surviving is his loving wife, Pam; children, Jason (Erin) Tatkowski, Dani Below, Josh (Rachelle) Below, Erin (Rob) Davenport, Angie Franz and family; grandchildren, Alex Relyea, Dawson Davenport, Korbin Below, Ashlynne Rice, Bekah Davenport, Jaxen Below and Jake Tatkowski; brothers and sisters, Mike (Cheryl) Tatkowski, Bob (Jan) Tatkowski, Jim (Deb) Tatkowski, Linda (Mark) Stratton,Joe Tatkowski, Dave (Laura) Tatkowski, Sharon DeMoe, Brenda (George) Wooten, Bill (Roccio) Tatkowski, Barb Lemon; extended family, Bob and Dot Fuller, Lynne (Bob) Brubaker, Jeff (Lisa) Fuller, Doug Fuller and Sherry and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Chester and Virginia; brother, Ralph and granddaughter, Miriah.
There will be no visitation, but a Celebration of Life will be held at 333 N. Holland-Sylvania Rd., Toledo on Tuesday, July 22, 2014, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the family of John Tatkowski. Arrangements were entrusted to Neville Funeral Home, Holland. Online condolences may be made to the family at
nevillefuneralhome.com
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July 29, 2014
Remember the good times you and your family had with John. I am sorry for your loss. barb lewis
Sandi Schorling
July 26, 2014
Love you John.
Be at peace.
Sandi Schorling
July 26, 2014
To my cousin's & John's family:
I am very saddened by John's passing. I heard the news last night.
please accept my deepest condolences. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I keep you in my heart and I love you all.
Jerry Wrenn
July 24, 2014
I grew up on Saturn Drive and went to school with a lot of the Tatkowski family, including John. My thoughts are with all of you at this time. Have many great memories of fun times growing up with the Tatkowski family. Jerry Wrenn
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Janice Rozanski
July 23, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. God Bless to all.
July 22, 2014
Pam and family, I am so sorry to read about John's passing. My thoughts and prayer are with you. Jan Kubly (Rose)
Jennifer and Cliff Morris
July 22, 2014
I am so.sorry for your loss. sending lots of Prays and Love your way.
Lynne Brubaker
July 22, 2014
Thanks for all the kind words for our family. We are all very close and miss Johnny terribly. Pam has asked us all to remember to
say kind words to each other ...say how much
you love them...you never know what you say to
someone may be the Last thing That you get to tell them. Love and hugs to you all!!
Beth Pasquinelli
July 21, 2014
To a great man. You will be missed by your family dearly.
Stacy Shoemaker
July 21, 2014
To John's family, I knew John when he worked at Kuhlman Engineering. He was a good guy always had a smile on his face. He will be missed. God bless all of you in your time of sorrow.
Mae &Barb Timmons)Glover
July 20, 2014
Can you tell them that we love then all. We wish we can be there but with this cold I don't want to give you guys it.I'll send you my love and pary too guys and my Mom wish she can be the to help you guys but she's haven't been feeling good and she send all her love in her heart to you guys we are praying ever day to sayin how much we'll miss John . Knowing him that he will send Angel to looking out for all use . Will at the love you give use when dad died and help me John ,Pam so i could be there Thank You. LOVE YOU ALL AND MISS YOU'LL
Linda Feldman
July 20, 2014
Pam and all the Family, I can only imagine what a shock all of this has been. I am sorry John is no longer on this earth. He was a kind and gentle man. I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are for you and all those that loved him.
Hugs to all of you.
July 20, 2014
To the family of John Tatkowski I offer my deepest sympathy. Rest in peace my friend. Dave DiLorenzo
Judy Suleski
July 20, 2014
Pam and family:
So sorry to hear about John's passing. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. May your memories provide you with comfort going forward.
Bonnie/Bud spence
July 20, 2014
So sorry for your loss you're in our thoughts and prayers
Sue Jankowski
July 20, 2014
Pam and Lynne - so saddened to hear of John's passing. May your loving memories provide you comfort and strength through the challenging times you encounter.
July 20, 2014
Pam,
Know that you and your Family are in Our Thoughts and Prayers in this time of sorrow.
Mindy and Jim Koralewski
July 20, 2014
the memories of our childhood will live forever in my heart . god bless your whole family and god keep you near to him
July 19, 2014
Peace, John and Sue Hintz
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