Irv Tucker would be proud today ... fourth generation participating in Tucker Manufacturing Co., Inc.

As you may remember, Tucker Manufacturing Co. Inc. was founded in 1945 by Irv Tucker. Irv's son, I.L. (Tommy) Tucker was at his side back in 1945. Today, my father, Tommy, is the senior member of our organization, along with his wife, LaVerne, my mother, who has been involved in the business dating back to the 1950s.

My grandfather, I.L. "Irv" Tucker, would likely be very proud today with a fourth generation of our family involved in our business. Our daughter, Cheryl Tucker, has been assisting this summer her dad and mom, Robin and Carole Tucker, who are third generation. Cheryl will be heading back to university this fall, where she is studying medical biology, with an interest in pharmacy.

We want to wish Cheryl the very best in her fall semester. We also want reflect back and say 'thank you' to Irv Tucker, the founder of Tucker Manufacturing Co., Inc. He and his wife, Iva Mae, my grandmother, began the tradition over 64 years ago.

By the way, four generations have now been involved in the family business and have been involved in Rotary International. The motto of Rotary is 'Service Above Self.' The international service club has been a major part of our history with our company as well. It was an advertisement in The Rotarian back in the early 1960s that helped in developing relationships with some our distributors and customers. We celebrate our 45Th anniversary with our Japanese distributor through Rotary International and The Rotarian.

Cheryl was a member of Interact, while she attended Washington High School, here in Cedar Rapids. Irv, Tommy and myself have all been members of the Rotary Club of Cedar Rapids. I can be found at most Rotary Club of Cedar Rapids meetings every Monday at Noon.

Respectfully,

Robin Tucker

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