Earl Takata
Of Arlington Heights

Earl Takata was born February 2, 1924 in Chicago to Kay and Eva (nee Halverson) Takata. He passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2011 at Glenbrook Hospital in Glenview.

Mr. Takata received his Masters degree in Engineering from IIT and was self-employed as a consultant for many years. He was a World War II veteran of the Army and was a Purple Heart recipient.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Laurie (nee Janowick) Takata whom he married on June 28, 1952 at St. John Berchman Church in Chicago; his children, David Takata, Janice (Tom) Rossi, Gary Takata, Cheryl (Craig) Blaum, Christine Takata, Jay (Sue) Takata, and Jennifer Takata; 18 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation from 3:00 PM until 9:00 PM, Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at the Glueckert Funeral Home, Ltd., 1520 N. Arlington Heights Rd., (4 blocks south of Palatine Rd.) Arlington Heights and from 9:00 AM, Wednesday, January 19, 2011 until time of Funeral Mass 10:00 AM at St. Edna Catholic Church 2525 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Interment is at All Saints Cemetery in Des Plaines.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1905 .

 

 

Glueckert Funeral Home

(847) 253-0168

1520 North Arlington Heights Road

Arlington Heights, IL 60004