Patrick James Tilka (1949 -
Kim Elizabeth Nuedling (1958 -

Patrick James3 Tilka (Michael Andrew Jr.2, Michael Andrew1) was born 14 March 1949 at East Chicago, Lake County, Indiana, the son of Michael Andrew Jr. and Mary Ellen (O'Meara) Tilka. His birth is recorded in Lake County birth records.

He married Kim Elizabeth Nuedling 31 July 1976 at St. Peter's Roman Catholic church, Port Washington, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin. Reverend _________________ presided. Witnesses were Michael Tilka III and Julie Hill Nash. The marriage is recorded in the marriage register of the church. See also Ozaukee County marriage records, v 40, no. 158.

She was born 17 February 1958 at St. Alphonsus hospital, Port Washington, Ozaukee County, the daughter of August Fredrick and Irene Magdalene (Gagne) Nuedling. Her birth is recorded in Ozaukee County birth records, v 46, no. 140.

She graduated from Port Washington high school in 1976. Patrick graduated from Bishop Noll high school in 1968. He, then, graduated from Marquette University at Milwaukee in 1972.

The Tilkas own five Burger Kings and one Popey’s Chicken restaurant. Prior to starting their business, Pat was a president for Michael and P. Frank Company, Fowl Play, Incorporation.

Kim is the administrator and handles all the office and administrative work for the restaurants.

The Tilkas reside in Carmel, Indiana.

The Tilkas have three children:

Ashley Rose Tilka
Whitney Rae Tilka
John Patrick Tilka

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