Peter Daniel Tkach
Peter Daniel Tkach
1935-2015
Peter Tkach of Webster Groves, MO passed away on June 26, 2015. Born in Minneapolis, MN, he lived most of his adult life in Webster Groves. A notable choral conductor, Dr. Tkach directed high school, college, and church choirs throughout his life. He began building harpsichords as a hobby in the 1960s, and later devoted full time to building historical keyboard instruments with soundboards painted by his wife, Andrea. There are 86 Peter Tkach instruments located across the US in churches, schools, and homes.
Peter was preceded in death by his wife, Andrea, in 2008; his sister, Jan Campbell, in 2012; and his daughter, Anne, in 2015.
He is survived by nieces and nephews Jeanie Campbell of Norwell, MA, Christopher Campbell of Franklin, MA, Peter Campbell of Brussels, Belgium, Andrew Gricevich of Madison, WI, and Katharine Gricevich of Springfield, IL; a brother-in-law, Max Gricevich and his wife, Anne, of Edwardsville, IL; and by his close friend and companion, Joy Ryan.
A memorial service to celebrate Peter’s life will be held on August 15, 2015 at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 9 South Bompart, Webster Groves, MO. All are welcome to attend. Flowers and condolences may be sent to the church.
Contributions in Peter’s name may be made to Emmanuel Episcopal Church; Friends of Music, Washington University in St. Louis, Campus Box 1032, One Brookings Drive, St. Louis, MO 63130; or Kingsbury Ensemble, c/o Maryse Carlin, 6120 Kingsbury Ave, St. Louis, MO 63112.
I only just heard about Peter’s death and the terrible tragedy that took Anne’s life.
I am Peter’s first cousin. His father Peter and my father Daniel were brothers. I grew up in Minneapolis and lost touch with much of the familiy after I moved to New York and then my father’s generation got smaller.
I am so terribly sorry for you, the family, to suffer such loss. I do wish I would have known Peter as an adult and shared love of music. I have great music interests and would have loved to see him at work with the harpsicords and other instruments. I would like to know where they are located and if any are in my area or where I visit I could try to look at them.
I would also like to keep in touch with any family member that would be willing. My email is diannetkach@hotmail.com.
Thank you for your time and again please accept my sympathies.
Dianne Tkach