Martin “Marty” James Tacha died peacefully at his home on January 11th, 2017 in Meade, KS at the age of 79.
Marty was born on December 26th, 1937 in Jennings, KS to Darrell and Carol Tacha. He joined the Navy in 1956 and served 7 years. He married Clauda Borchers on November 6th, 1966 in Meade, KS. The couple lived in Meade, KS where they were blessed with 6 children. Ginger Rupp, Doreen Kinderknecht, Debbie Rhinehart, Tishsa Strickler, Lester Tacha and Charlee Webb.
Marty worked for Garvey Oil Company, Eads Inc and retired in 1997 from Meade County Sheriff Department. Marty was an avid gardener, reader, collector and fisherman. He had a love for camping, animals and was the president of the “gray beard society” at the local gun shop.
Marty is survived by his wife Clauda Tacha, mother Carol (Hager) Tacha, brother Melvin (Juanita) Tacha, sister Sherry (Bud) Doerflinger, daughters Ginger Rupp of Dodge City, KS; Doreen Kinderknecht of Meade, KS; Tishsa (Matt) Strickler of Eureka, KS; Charlee (Michael) Webb of Iwakuni, Japan and son Lester (Crista) Tacha. Grandchildren Justin (Angie) Helus, Savannah Rupp, Laci (Trevis) Vanderpool, Amber Rhinehart, Kerri Eback, Ted Rhinehart, Travis Reuter, Brock Springer, Marissa Strickler, Tyler Strickler, Noah Neel, Cole Strickler, Addison Tacha, Ava Tacha and Ryan Webb. Great-grandchildren Elsie Helus, Vera Helus, Oliver Reuter, Adleigh Ray, Aubree Vanderpool. Pets Oreo & George.
He is preceded in death by his father Darrell Tacha and daughter Debbie Rhinehart and about 10 other dogs.
A funeral is scheduled for Wednesday, January 18th, 2017 at St. John Lutheran Church in Meade, KS at 11:00 am. Rev. Lynn Spencer will officiate the ceremony. There will be no graveside services. All are welcome to attend.
Memorials may be sent to Fowler State Bank to be divided up between Friends of Meade State Lake and St. John Lutheran Church.
