Robert Tackman
Robert Tackman, 73, of rural Garnavillo, died Sunday, Aug. 21, 2016.
Visitation was Tuesday, Aug. 23, at Tuecke-Allyn Funeral Home, Guttenberg.
Funeral services were Wednesday, Aug. 24, at the funeral home, conducted by Rev. Shane Anderson.
Interment was at Guttenberg City Cemetery, Guttenberg.
Robert was born the son of Emil and Ilsa (Esmann) Tackman, Aug. 30, 1942, on the family farm near Garnavillo.
Robert received his education and graduated from the Garnavillo High School with the class of 1961. He served his country in the United States Army from April 7, 1964, till he received his honorable discharge on April 1, 1966. On Oct. 5, 1968, Robert was united in marriage with Shirley Mae Radabaugh and this union blessed them with a daughter. Over the years, Robert worked carpentry at Trademark Homes and retired after working over 20 years in maintenance for the Guttenberg Care Center. Robert was an outdoor enthusiast. He loved fishing, hunting, trapping, and spending time with his granddaughter, Ellie.
Robert is survived by his wife of over 47 years, Shirley; daughter, Julie (Franklyn) Davis; granddaughter, Elizabeth “Ellie” Davis; sister-in-law, Brenda Tackman and many other relatives and friends.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Ervin and Kenneth Tackman.