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Louis Takacs, 93 of Petersburg, MI, and formerly of the Birmingham Neighborhood of East Toledo died Wednesday, October 23, 2013 in The Toledo Hospital. Born September 1, 1920 in Gorgeteg, Hungary, he was the son of Joseph and Julianna (Horvath) Takacs. He married Margaret Fazekas on April 30, 1944 in Hungary. They moved to the United States in 1956 and in 1959 opened Takacs Market on Genesee Street in Birmingham East Toledo and is still being operated by the 3rd generation grandson, Louie. Louis loved his homeland, but considered the United States his home, being grateful for the freedoms and opportunities it provided for taking care of his family. He was a man of faith and was recently attending Bedford Alliance Church and formerly attended Hopewell Wesleyan Church and St. Stephen’s Hungarian Catholic Church.

He is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Margaret. Children, Louis (Sherry) Takacs and Margie (Ted) Peacock. Grandchildren, Jim (Mary), Louie (Nancy), Jerry (Katalin), Valerie (Ryan), Teddy, Kevin, Jolie and Chelsie. Great grandchildren, Jamie, Jessica, Ashlyn and Katelynn. Louis was preceded in death by 1 older sister, 1 younger brother in Hungary and his beloved great grandson, Austin Takacs of Oregon, OH.

Visitation will be from 3-8 pm Sunday, October 27, 2013 at the Michael W. Pawlak Funeral Home, 1640 Smith Rd. (at Jackman) Temperance, MI, where funeral services will be held Monday, October 28, 2013 at 11:00 am. Interment will follow at Bedford Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to Bedford Alliance Church, Hopewell Wesleyan Church or charity of the donor’s choice.