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Margaret Tarnowski, age 90, of Sheboygan entered eternal life on Wednesday, February 1, 2023. Margie was born September 8, 1932, in Milwaukee to the late Joseph and Agnes (Schmitz) Fessler. She was united in marriage to August “Gus” Tarnowski on June 14, 1952 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in St. Francis, WI. The couple was blessed to have celebrated 70 years of marriage.
Margie attended Sacred Heart grade school and graduated from Bay View High School in 1950 and was employed by the Ladish Company for several years. After Gus was discharged from the Army, they made their home in South Milwaukee with their young and growing family, and moved to Sheboygan in 1969. A mother of 9 along with some other close family friends, Margie was a homemaker and served as Bookkeeper for the family business, GT Hauling. She was a long-time member of Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Parish and the St. Anne’s Society. Special interests were gardening, canning, knitting, crocheting, and volunteering at St. Nicholas Hospital. Family and friends were everything to Margie, where she and Gus welcomed all into their home – whether for a cup of coffee or a meal. Everyone was always welcome! She will be remembered for being a devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend.
Survivors include her loving husband Gus, children Christine (Gary) Hameister of Sheboygan, Debra (Frank) Trcka of Sheboygan, Annette (Dave) Krepsky of Sheboygan, John (Rita) of Montana, Joe of Wausaukee, Jim (Pattie) of Sheboygan, Pete (Kris) of Kiel, Dan (Amy) of Texas, David (Rachel) of Washington State, Niece, Kris (Christopher) Hanson of Sheboygan, former son-in-law Mike (Jen) Meisenbech of Sheboygan, Brian (Kim) Campbell of Plymouth. Margie is further survived by 22 grandchildren; Steve, JJ, Maria (Alan), Jim (Katie), Ali (Lucas), Bobby, Julie (Adam), Sara, Becky (Russell), Tom, Kevin, Katie, Michael (Artemis), Anna, Rachel, Jacob (Allison), Josh, Jenna, Deacon, Piper, Elshaday and Tsiyon; 9 great-grandchildren: Holden, Natalie, Frankie, Vivian, Brady, Will, Riley, Sonja, Zoey, and a sister Judy (Jack) Burckhard of California.
Margie is preceded in death by her parents, sister Mary (Albert) Mettry and a brother Jim (Karen) Fessler.
Family and friends may gather at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Parish, 818 Huron Ave., Sheboygan on Saturday February 11, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. until the time of Mass at 1:00 p.m. Entombment will take place in the Calvary Mausoleum.
We are very grateful to Dr. Mary Gentine for the exceptional care she provided to Margie for many years. We also thank those who provided wonderful care during the time of her illness: Carla, Donna, Ellie, Cassy and all of the loving and compassionate staff of Tender Hearts and Home Instead. In addition, we appreciate the care Margie received at Azura for the past month from Kim and the exceptional caregivers. Special thanks to Leah, Carol, and the many volunteers of the Gathering Place for enriching Margie’s life.
A memorial fund has been established in Margie’s name.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.reinboldfh.com