Jean Robert (J.R.)Taake went to be with his Heavenly Father on Sunday, February 17, 2013. Jean was the youngest of 9 children born to Herman and Nettie née Bissett Taake. He was born on September 6, 1925 and raised in the Houston Heights. At the age of 17, he enlisted in the Navy and fought in various World War II campaigns. When he returned from the war, he finished his education and graduated from John Reagan High School. In 1946, he started a 40 year career with Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. There he met and married Leona Kraemer on November 29, 1947. They were married for 45 years before her passing in 1992. In 1994, Jean married Lucille Doolan and they enjoyed 18 years together.
Preceding Jean in death are his father, mother, 6 brothers, and 1 sister: Herman (Edith), Wallace (Doris), Archie, George (Florena), Leon, Earl (Bonnie), and Amy Acton (Hewitt). Other close relatives that have preceded him in death are his father and mother-in-law, Chas H. and Alma (Klaus) Kraemer, brother-in-law and his wife Charlie and Virginia Kraemer and brother-in-law Harry Mauzy.
Jean is survived by his daughters, Brenda and Barbara, and his wife Lucille. He is also survived by his sister Eloise Mauzy, his sisters-in law Catherine Taake and Peggy Andrews, and his brother-in-law Everett Kraemer and his wife Jean. Jean was also an uncle to many and a friend to all.
Jean loved his Lord, family and a good cup of coffee. Visitation with the family will be on Thursday February 21st from 5 - 8 PM at Heights Funeral Home, 1317 Heights Blvd. Please help us celebrate his life on Friday, February 22nd at 2 PM at Gethsemane Lutheran Church located at 4040 Watonga Blvd., Houston, with burial to follow at Woodlawn Cemetery at 1101 Antoine. In lieu of flowers, please make a memorial to Gethsemane Lutheran Church, 4040 Watonga Blvd, Houston, Texas 77092.
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