Michael T. Takach Jr. of 501 Ivy Green Lane Irmo died Monday April 19 2010 at his residence. Born in Columbia on October 23 1949 he was a son of Michael T. Takach Sr. of Irmo and the late Margaret Margie Squirlock Takach. Mr. Takach graduated from Cardinal Newman High School and enlisted in the military and served in both the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Army Reserve. Most of his service was as a member of the U. S. Air Force Special Operations Team. He served in the Vietnam War in 1969 and was awarded the Bronze Star for his duties above the call of duty on his 20th birthday. He was later awarded two Air Force Commendation Medals for his service. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law Deanna and Troy Hixon of Winnsboro; his son Shane Takach of Blythewood; sister and brother-in-law Mary Ann and David Edrington of Irmo; brothers and sisters-in-law Thomas A. and Sharon Takach and Dave and Denise Takach all of Chapin; and the mother of his children Evelyn Mayeux of West Columbia. Funeral services were conducted at 12:00 Noon Wednesday at Chapin Presbyterian Church by the Rev. Ken Kelley. Interment with military honors was in Ft. Jackson National Cemetery. Following the services the family invites friends to join them at the home of Mary Ann Edrington 1116 Eleazer Rd. Irmo SC 29063. Visitation will be from 10:00 to 11:30 A.M Wednesday prior to the service at Chapin Presbyterian Church. Pallbearers were Patrick Takach Jim Takach David Takach II Drew Takach Brent Takach and Jay Hollis. Memorials are suggested Cub Scout Pack 870 c/o St. Francis of Assisi Church PO Box 265 Chapin SC 29036.