Herbert Austin Tallman

February 23, 2019 Last Updated: February 23, 2019 10:00 AM Death Notice

Herbert Austin Tallman, 85, of East Brady passed away Monday at the VNA Inpatient Hospice of Butler.

He was born July 26, 1933, in La Grange, Mo., the son of Lem and Grace E. (Hedges) Tallman.

Bert graduated from Stanton County High School in Kansas in 1952 and honorably served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.

He later moved to the San Jose, Calif. area, calling the area home for 43 years and then lived in Turlock, Calif., for eight years.

He worked for General Electric as a program manager in the nuclear division for 37 years, retiring in 1993.

After his retirement, Bert enjoyed traveling with his wife, Joann, and together they visited many national parks.

In 2015, he moved to East Brady and was a member of the Zion Church of Petroleum Valley.

Bert was a talented woodworker and was known for his ability to fix anything.

His memory will be cherished by his sons, Dan Austin Tallman of Pioneer, Calif., and David A. Tallman and his wife, Dawn, of Marshalltown, Iowa; his daughter, Trish Olkowski and her husband, Joe, of East Brady; his grandchildren, Joshua, Jonathan, Michael, Jess, Jessica, Rachel, Ally and Mike; and his great-grandchildren, Ezra and two more on the way.

Bert was preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife of 69 years, Joann (Silva) Tallman, whom he married July 4, 1953, and who died Jan. 27, 2016; his brothers, Richard and Gordon Tallman; and his sister, Mary Mildred Blankenship.

TALLMAN — A memorial service for Herbert Austin Tallman, who died Monday, Jan. 21, 2018, will be held at 7 p.m. Friday at the Zion Church of Petroleum Valley, 1392 Kittanning Pike, Karns City, with his son-in-law, Pastor Joe Olkowski officiating.A private family burial will be in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Bridgeville.Arrangements are being handled by Bauer-Hillis Funeral Home and Cremation Services.In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made in his memory to VNA Inpatient Hospice, 115 Technology Drive, Butler, PA 16001.To send a condolence to Bert's family or view a tribute honoring his life, visit www.bauerhillisfuneral.com.