Darrel Dean Tanke

Darrel Dean Tanke, 78, passed away February 15, 2018, at his home in Hillsboro, Ore. Darrel was born in Odessa to Walter and Elsa (Roth) Tanke on July 15, 1939. Along with his older sister and brother, Darrel was raised on the family wheat farm at Mohler, Wash. He attended Harrington schools, graduating from Harrington High School in 1957.

After graduation, Darrel enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving three years. He was honorably discharged in 1960. After the service, he attended Washington State University and Eastern Washington University, graduating with a bachelor's degree in accounting.

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