Peter Hans Herman Tamm, 93, passed away March 4, 2024, peacefully at home.

Peter (Pete) was born Oct. 8, 1930, in Chicago, Ill., the son of John and Elsbeth (Leibert) Tamm. He was married to his soulmate, Margaret (Kooney) Tamm, also of Chicago, for nearly 70 years. Pete lost his Margie in December 2022.

In addition to his beloved wife and parents, Peter was predeceased by his sister, Annelyse (Boers). He is survived by his children—Gregory (Mary Beth) Tamm and Barbara Nessinger (George); his much-loved grandchildren, Michael (Christina) Tamm, Jessica Glass (Cody), Luke (Valeri) Tamm, David Tamm and Margaret Tamm. He had three great-grandchildren, of whom he was immensely proud: Benjamin, Alexander and Ignatius Tamm. Peter also leaves behind a nephew (John) and nieces Julie, Mary, Jeanette and Joan.

Peter was a music teacher and band director for Chicago Public Schools for more than 30 years. His passion was for 40-50's era Big Band standards and classical music, which he played on the piano all of his life. Pete will be remembered by all as a peaceful, kind soul who lived a quiet life—a truly gentle man.
In 2010, Margie and Pete moved to Ovilla, Texas, to live with their daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and George Nessinger. He was an avid bird-watcher and took great joy from caring for his bird sanctuary outside his kitchen patio. He was also a good "bird dad" to his parrot, Fogle. He was a parishioner of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Lancaster, Texas.

In lieu of flowers, we'd encourage you to donate to the National Audubon Society.