Jerome Mathau Tackes

Background

Tackes, Jerome Mathau was born on April 1, 1923 in Great Falls, Montana, United States. Son of Joe and Katherine (Keller) Tackes.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, 1950.

Career

Mechanical design engineer United States Army Corps Engineers, Anchorage, 1952—1962, chief mechanical design, 1962—1980. Principal mechanical engineer, consultant Morrison-Knudsen Company, Inc Engineers Inc., Anchorage, 1980—1988. Chairman Engineer Week Activities Anchorage Area, 1969, 78.

Served to sergeant United States Air Force, 1943-1945.

Achievements

• Jerome Mathau Tackes has been listed as a noteworthy mechanical engineer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member of Knights of Columbus, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, American Society of Heating, Toastmasters (officer 1969-1984), Alaska Society Professional Engineers (secretary, president 1965-1984), Society of America Military Engineers (president Anchorage chapter 1979), National Society Professional Engineers 1969.

Connections

Married Lillian A. Nyman Tackes, October 22, 1955 (deceased April 1987). Children: Gregory J., Todd A. Married Patricia K. Armstrong Tackes, January 6, 1989.

1 stepchild Sean.

Father:

Joe Tackes

Mother:

Katherine (Keller) Tackes

Spouse:

Patricia K. Armstrong Tackes

Spouse:

Lillian A. Nyman Tackes

child:

Todd A. Tackes

child:

Gregory J. Tackes